ArtEdge Fundraising Events Gathering, celebrating, and commemorating—each fundraising event at the MCA is a unique opportunity to support contemporary art. ArtEdge The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's most anticipated gala, ArtEdge, is recognized as one of the most innovative events in the city The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's Visionary luncheon is dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women artists around the world Vernissage \ver-ni-säzhFrom the French term for “varnish,” vernissage has come to mean the energy and excitement of an art exhibition opening The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's annual Corporate Art Award celebrates arts education philanthropy in Chicago The Art Auction, Chicago's premier event benefitting the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, is an essential part in fundraising for the museum and fulfilling its mission to create exhibitions and programs that champion revelatory art and spark civic transformation