echoes organizes cultural events that showcase various art mediums, local organizations, and movements. At our events you will likely stumble onto paintings, photographs, sculptures, videos, poetry, jewelry, dancing, and more. We often look to incorporate live music, painting, and culinary arts as well. All our events feature local talent, scenes, and entrepreneurs. Through such events, contributors have a place to share their passions for the public to view and participate in.
We look at our events as a community gathering, and aim to have all facets of our events render both viewers and contributors as participants.
Our mission ties directly back to our slogan, “When a drop hits, it ripples…” We work with artists from many different backgrounds, scenes, and social circles, bringing them together in one location. By incorporating such a variety, it is more likely that people will be witnessing something they wouldn’t have otherwise. We offer a place for community to emerge.
Happy Birthday Chicago 2016 – Saturday March 19th, 2016 Echoes of Chicago’s fifth annual event celebrating Chicago’s 179th Birthday!
Love Not Lost 2016 – Saturday February 20th, 2015 Echoes of Chicago’s first annual celebration of Love! 100% of profits benefited local nonprofits who serve people who may be cut off from their loved ones based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Chicago House) and support young people in planning for a loving family (Erie Family Health Center’s Teen Health Services).
Happy Birthday Chicago 2015 – Saturday March 28th, 2015 Echoes of Chicago’s fourth annual event celebrating Chicago’s 178th Birthday!
Holidazed 2014 – December 20th, 2014. Echoes of Chicago’s third annual “office party” for partners and the public alike, in celebration of some of Chicago’s finest creatives and entrepreneurs! 100% of profits benefited local nonprofits who address issues of Homelessness and Poverty: House of the Good Shepherd, Inspiration Corporation, and The Night Ministry!
Happy Birthday Chicago 2014 – March 29th, 2014. Echoes of Chicago’s third annual event in celebration of Chicago’s 177th Birthday!
Resolutions 2014 – January 25th, 2014. Echoes of Chicago’s second annual event exploring Change, Growth, and Innovative Approaches to Addressing Urban Issues. 100% of profits benefited local non profits Growing Home, Inc. and Loud Grade Produce Squad!
Holidazed 2013 – December 28th, 2013. Echoes of Chicago’s second annual “office party” for partners and the public alike, in celebration of some of Chicago’s finest creatives and entrepreneurs. 100% of profits benefited the local non profit Albany Park Neighborhood Council’s housing efforts!
It Takes A Village (Evening Session) – June 22nd, 2013. The evening portion of Echoes of Chicago’s annual Youth and the Arts themed event. We celebrated the connections between the arts, creativity, and youth empowerment. 100% of profits benefited local non profits Kuumba Lynx & Universidad Popular.
It Takes A Village (Early Bird Session) – June 22nd, 2013. The daytime portion of Echoes of Chicago’s annual Youth and the Arts themed event. We celebrated the connections between the arts, creativity, and youth empowerment. 100% of profits benefited local non profits Kuumba Lynx & Universidad Popular.
Happy Birthday Chicago 2013 – June 22nd, 2013. Echoes of Chicago’s second annual fundraising event in celebration of Chicago’s 176th Birthday! Thanks to everyone who showed support for our efforts to showcase and promote Chicago culture, creatives, and innovators.
Resolutions 2013 – January 12th, 2013. An event exploring Change, Growth, and Innovative Approaches to Addressing Urban Issues. 100% of profits benefited local non profits Fresh Moves & Little Village Environmental Justice Organization.
Holidazed – December 15th, 2012. A “holiday office party” for partners and the public alike, celebrating some of Chicago’s finest creatives and entrepreneurs. 100% of profits benefited homeless families and unaccompanied youth.
Youth About Art – June 29th & 30th, 2012. An event themed on the lack of support for the arts in CPS, and helping shed light on the overall importance of arts in formative years. Proceeds benefited local non profits Arts For All & Connect Force.
Where The Heart Is – May 11th & 12th, 2012. An event exploring home, community, and neighborhood. Proceeds benefited local non profits Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction & Albany Park Neighborhood Council.
Happy Birthday Chicago – March 3rd, 2012. Echoes of Chicago’s first annual fundraising event in celebration of Chicago’s 175th Birthday! Thanks for coming out and helping us get back on our feet!
The Chicago Round Table – May 24th, 2008. A day of activities, workshops, panel discussions, live art, live music, vendors, puppet shows, performances, festivities and a large variety of art on display.
RESOLUTIONS January 8th, 2008. An all ages multi-media event celebrating Chicago arts and culture showcasing an eclectic array of up and coming artists of multiple genres together under one roof.
The Crypt Walk 2006 October 31st, 2006. In celebration of Halloween!
The Echo Chamber (2) April 8th and 9th, 2006. In celebration of our new endeavor C.U.S.P. (Community Urban Sustainability Project), we themed this event around conscious living.
The Echo Chamber (1) November 19th, 2005. All ages were invited to enjoy artwork of very talented local artists, glass work, jewelry, paintings, clothing, live music, live art, culinary art, a raffle, spoken word, and hat painting.
The Yard Gallery August 15th & 16th, 2005. A fun mixture of an art gallery and yard sale.