Abstract Origins | BCAI Cultural Arts & Humanities fundraiser

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

107 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 | Bloomington, IL

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Abstract Origins: a Cultural Arts experience

Thursday, August 15, 6–9PM
Rain date: September 5, same time & location
Creativity Center Parking Lot, behind the BCPA, Bloomington, IL

What your $50 ticket gets you:
Diverse culinary sampling – Think global street food meets hometown soul.
Two drink tickets – Choose from adult or non-alcoholic sips.
Interactive Graffiti Wall + Instruction – Learn, create, and leave your mark.
Cultural Arts Immersion & Networking – Real conversations. Real connections. | Mehndi Artists. Visiting Graffiti, Turntable and Breakin' Artists
Live DJ, Hip Hop, & Breakin’ Performances – Visiting Artists from Central IL and Chicago area
A night that feeds you, moves you, and connects you to the future we’re building together.

Want more? Upgrade your experience:
DJ Experience – $250
Get a private 20-minute session with the DJ. Learn how to mix, scratch, and vibe like a pro. Limited spots.
Can’t make it? You can still invest in the movement:
Sponsor a Girl Scout Troop’s Immersive Entrepreneurial Workshop w/ BCAI – $2500/$1250
Sponsor a Brunch Music Series – $2,000
Sponsor a child’s choreography, self-defense, fashion design or dance workshop – $55
Sponsor a participant's Summer Arts Exposure experience - $515/$260
Sponsor Summer Arts Exposure 2026 - $10,000/$5,000/$2500
Donate $25, $100, $1,000 or choose your own amount
Every dollar builds power, access, and a new future. Every contribution = a chess move toward community actualization.
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107 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701

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