Choose Chicago is thrilled to announce the selection of Dan Gardiner, Laura Lee Junge, and Damon Lamar Reed as the organization’s Artists of the Year. Each artist is recognized for the unique perspective their work lends to the Chicago experience for both residents and visitors, and for the shared passion and love for our city expressed through their work. Choose Chicago will commission works from each artist for gift-giving opportunities throughout the year and to present to major meetings and conventions clients as tokens of appreciation for bringing their events to our destination.
“We are fortunate to live in a city with a thriving visual arts community, and Damon, Dan, and Laura are outstanding examples of the high-caliber talent that Chicago produces,” said Rose Horcher, Vice President of Client Services at Choose Chicago. “I have no doubt that their artworks will be received by our clients and partners as cherished keepsakes and remind them of their positive experiences here for years to come.”