Chicago Fire to Host Fifth Annual Art of Futbol
Published on April 1, 2015 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO (April 1, 2015) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club is set to host its fifth annual Art of Futbol event, benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prairie Production Studio (1314 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607).
The one-of-a-kind art exhibition will once again feature talented local artists and their original work depicting the beautiful game of soccer.
The club has put out a call to Chicagoland artists, asking for creative and expressive artwork to be showcased at the event. Interested individuals must submit original pieces of work, which can be of traditional or non-traditional genre and media, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media and poetry.
Those interested in participating may submit up to three JPEG files of their artwork to artoffutbol@chicago-fire.com . The submission deadline is Friday, April 17. Chosen pieces will be displayed at the event and judged by attendees and guest judges, who will select a grand prize winner. Additional information on submitting artwork can be found here.
Artists will also have the opportunity to sell their work at the event. Additionally, select artists will be recognized at Toyota Park during the Chicago Fire match against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, May 9.
Tickets to the event, which include admission and two drink tickets, are $25. Also available is a special package that includes an event ticket, two drink tickets and a Cornerkick ticket to the Chicago Fire home match on Saturday, May 9 for a combined $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 2015artoffutbol.eventbrite.com .
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