VIP: Come early, meet our honoree, and explore the museum with your VIP Ticket!
VIP guests may arrive at the event before regular admission and will be able to explore the entirety of the two galleries on the main floor, which will be mostly closed during the remaining portion of the evening. As a VIP guest, you will also have the opportunity to speak with our honoree for the evening, Clyde Guilamo, a Minds Matter alumnus and current mentor.
TIME: 8:00 – 11:00pm (VIPs may arrive as early as 7:30pm!)

Our Back to School Party was a great success! A record 359 people attended our fall fundraiser on November 10 at Zella. We raised $9,375 in proceeds through event and raffle sales, which will make a big impact in paying for our students’ summer program costs and learning materials.
Our attendees were decked out in their college gear and enjoyed a survivor flip cup tournament and reminiscing about their college days. A big thank you for everyone who attended the event. A sincere thank you to the Minds Matter of Chicago Directors of Fundraising Jennifer Henderson, Irem Mertol and Adam Alexander for making the event a huge success!