The time period “waymaker” describes our purchasers who’re entrepreneurs, mother and father, and leaders dwelling in excessive poverty whereas working day by day to create a greater future for his or her households and their communities for generations to return. In December 2021, Alternative’s first immersive artwork expertise Portrait of a Waymaker made its debut as a digital artwork gallery that includes 10 illuminating portraits accompanied by narration from our purchasers and our area consultants. When you haven’t explored this wonderful digital exhibit, test it out right here!
After an thrilling on-screen debut, the Alternative staff and some devoted donors put our heads collectively and requested:“What if we introduced this digital artwork gallery to life?” Collectively, we reworked a venture that was as soon as considered on display screen into tangible printed portraits and packaged it right into a touring artwork exhibition. My private background earlier than becoming a member of Alternative’s occasions staff was in Museum Schooling, so the prospect of constructing an in-person expertise to assist supporters higher perceive our purchasers’ lives was one thing I used to be significantly captivated with!
Portrait of a Waymaker Chicagoland
The primary cease within the lineup was within the suburbs of Chicago. This Portrait of a Waymaker occasion was hosted on the Oak Park Nation Membership the place almost 200 attendees had the chance to return head to head with highly effective photos of our purchasers and take heed to the brief narrations that described their tales. Printed portraits had been arrange across the room and served as not solely an avenue for private reflection however a springboard for dialog with the bigger group because the night progressed.
Throughout dinner, friends had group dialog with their tables that requested them to step into the sneakers of our purchasers and make some inconceivable choices round what they’d do to assist their households with solely $2 a day. The evening concluded with a keynote speech by Michael Chitwood, Alternative Worldwide’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, who moved hearts whereas sharing his personal story of overcoming ache and the way vital it’s to assist to these in want.
After a really shifting night and insightful conversations, our supporters raised $68,000 to assist Alternative purchasers across the globe. What an outstanding technique to be part of one thing bigger!
Portrait of a Waymaker’s Subsequent Stops
We’re wanting ahead to internet hosting this exhibit in two different areas earlier than the yr is out!
- October 20thPortrait of a Waymaker, A Celebration of Alternative in Huntsville Alabama
- November ninth Portrait of a Waymaker, with CEO Atul Tandon in Palo Alto, California
If you’re focused on attending both of those occasions, please attain out to your native Alternative Worldwide Consultant or contact the Occasions Workforce at [email protected].