This page serves as a landing page for quick links for tickets/hotel and schedule information. For more detailed descriptions of each event and location, click here.

To purchase a ticket for the event, click here.

To book your stay with the group rate at the Congress Hotel, click here. (more hotels available for recommendation)

If you have any questions about the schedule or experience any trouble with the links for tickets and hotel, please call us in the gallery at 312-583-1177 or email us at info@paperweight.com and we can assist as needed.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 27th

Welcome Reception at the L.H. Selman Gallery from 3-7pm. Those arriving on Thursday are welcome to join us for libations & cheer.

Friday, September 28th

Demonstrations at Pearl Dick’s Project Fire from 11am-2pm. Participating artists include David Graeber, Gordon Smith, Andrew Najarian & Damon MacNaught. Transportation will be provided between the Congress Hotel and Project Fire, the bus will begin boarding at 10:30am. Light lunch provided.

Dinner at the Columbia Yacht Club, beginning between 5:30-6. With breathtaking lakeside views, the evening will include dinner, drinks, musical entertainment, speakers, gift bags, a benefit auction & raffle.

Saturday, September 29th

Artists’ Fair in the Fine Arts Building, 10am-3pm. An informal get-together, with light food and refreshments.

Dinner and a celebratory send-off at the historic Walnut Room at 6pm!

Sunday, September 30th

Morning Mimosas at the gallery.

Wondering why you should book your hotel now? We’ve made a GUIDE to some of the other exciting events taking place the same weekend in Chicago.

For a digital map featuring location highlights, click here. (We will continue to add to this map, so check back).