Join us for a 21+ special fundraising event featuring Chicagoland artists. Your ticket will support The Theraplay Institute’s mission to improve the mental health of children through clinical services and Theraplay practitioner training and certification. The night includes art, a silent auction, open bar, a raffle, and more.
Art
Ten Chicagoland artists will sell art of varying mediums.
Silent Auction
Bid on art, cool packages, luxurious experiences, and more.
Drinks and Appetizers
Tickets include access to our open bar and appetizers.
Artist Spotlight
Take advantage of the opportunity to shop art locally from our 10 Chicagoland artists.
They specialize in varying mediums like watercolor, digital art, candle making, acrylic paint, and more. Check out some of the participating artists.
Spicy Panda Creations
Watercolor Artist
Matt Soppelsa
Digital Artist
Sentient Self
Candle Maker
Erik Krenz
Acrylic Painter
Anna Hart Turner
Hand-Embroidery Artist
Lisette Castro
Baker
Pattie Horwitz
Oil Painter
Saboona Soap
Soap Artisan
Mata Traders
Jeweler
Becca Gasso
Ceramicist
Bob Gordon
Woodworker
Silent Auction
Participate in the silent auction from anywhere around the world or while joining us the night of the fundraiser through the online platform, Bid Beacon.
Details
Items include art from our featured artists and 2023 Camp Theraplay campers, cool packages, luxurious experiences, and more. The bidding will start 5:00 PM Central on September 10 and will end September 16 at 10:00 pm. Domestic and some limited international shipping available. Silent auction items will be on display the night of the fundraiser.
Instructions on How to Bid
- Create an account on Bid Beacon.
- View all the items and save your favorites.
- Start bidding.
Camp Theraplay Artwork
Proceeds from the auction of artwork by our 2023 campers go to support scholarships for children to come to Camp Theraplay 2024.
The At-Home Experience
Want to support our mission but can’t attend the art fundraiser in person? In addition to your chance to participate in our silent auction from anywhere in the world, you can also get the At-Home Theraplay Experience! A week before the event we’ll send out a special package with Theraplay activities you can do with family and friends to laugh, play, and connect with one another.
US Residents Only
The Raffle
Support The Theraplay Institute’s mission and win up to $2500 in our 50/50 raffle! Only 100 tickets are available and the drawing will be held on September 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM central time. You do not have to be present to win, but all ticket purchasers must be located within the state of Illinois at the time of purchase.
Our Goal
All proceeds of this event will go towards supporting The Theraplay Institute’s mission to improve the mental health of children through Theraplay training and treatment.
Theraplay is a type of play therapy modality that improves children’s mental health by strengthening attachment with their caregiver. Not only do we provide this service to families in Chicago, we also train practitioners all around the world. Help us increase our impact by participating in this event.
FAQs
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!
