Gala & Fundraiser · Chicago, IL

Alumni Gala at The Drake Hotel, Chicago

Name: Alumni Gala at The Drake Hotel, Chicago
Start: 2026-04-18
Location: Drake Hotel

Venue: Drake Hotel

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Project at a glance

2
Artists: 4
Hours of sketching: 500
Guests: 96
Guests sketched

Event type: Gala & Fundraiser
Style: RUNWAY · 5x7in
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Chicago
Venue: Drake Hotel
Pace: ≈ 12 portraits per artist-hour · 19% of guests sketched

The evening

On April 18, 2026, the elegant Meredith Shadle Gala took place at the renowned Drake Hotel in Chicago. Our talented team of two artists spent four hours capturing the essence of the event through live fashion sketching. With the Runway style, they created 96 unique portraits, each one a cherished keepsake for the guests. The gala was a grand affair, attended by over 500 guests, all enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and artistic flair.

We are thrilled to have been part of such a memorable event and look forward to bringing our live sketching experience to more celebrations.

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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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