Marwen Paintbrush Ball

The Brief: Marwen was founded to create free opportunities for young people from under-resourced communities and schools in Chicago to participate in the visual arts. And their annual fundraising gala, the Paintbrush Ball, needed a theme, look and more. As one of Arc & Leo Burnett’s pro-bono partners, we donated our time and resources to make it happen.

The Idea: Make it _____. It was the perfect canvas for makers, and the fundraisers who make it possible. Can you make it?

How It Came to Life: Each wall featured a different ‘Make It’ message — including a ‘Make It Big’ color-it-in wall, a ‘Make It’ photo backdrop and a screenprinting makers station. Even the invites were big, so we had room to share more about the Marwen makers.

The Team: AD: Russ Eadie