Gala & Fundraiser · Chicago, IL

Chicago Carol Courtney Gala at Morgan Manufacturing

Venue: Morgan MFG

Live sketch from Chicago Carol Courtney Gala at Morgan Manufacturing — Drawn on the night

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Project at a glance

2
Artists: 4
Hours of sketching: 300
Guests: 96
Guests sketched

Event type: Gala & Fundraiser
Style: RUNWAY · 5x7in
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Chicago
Venue: Morgan MFG
Pace: ≈ 12 portraits per artist-hour · 32% of guests sketched

The evening

On May 8, 2026, the Chicago Carol Courtney Gala brought together a vibrant crowd at Morgan Manufacturing for a special fundraising event supporting Teach For America. Our talented duo of artists spent four hours capturing the essence of the evening, creating 96 stunning runway-style sketches for the 300 guests in attendance. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as guests arrived straight from work, ready to enjoy an evening of art and philanthropy.

We are thrilled to have been part of such a meaningful event and look forward to bringing our live fashion sketching to more occasions in the future. Thank you for your trust and support! 💖

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Featured sketches

73 portraits from the night

RUNWAY style · 5x7in

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From the room

The sketch style at this event

Runway

Runway. Artists capture guests as if they are walking down the runway. Their style leaves a trace behind them, turning movement into a striking portrait full of energy, presence, and wow factor.

Guaranteed pace: 12 guests per hour
Paper: 5x7in
Popular package: 2 artists in 4 hours will guarantee to sketch at least 96 guests

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