Qualia arté's HIYA

HIYA--Acts of Benevolence explores Qualia's Founder, Christopher Robles, upbringing in America as a Filipino male enlightening on topics of mental health, anxiety, and generational trauma faced in his everyday life. Through the artist's upcycle designs and mural collection, the audience will be able to grasp the designer's identity transposition in the United States on July 1, 6-10PM at the 1644 W Chicago Ave (1644 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622).

1644 W Chicago Gallery is founded and directed by Filipino creative, Francine Almeda. Francine has hosted various exhibitions, at Jude Gallery and Heaven Gallery, providing support and space for Chicago’s emerging, contemporary, and BIPOC/queer/trans artists, with a particular focus on experimental art formats and community-centered programming.

Guests will be able to enjoy the artist's mural collection during cocktail reception between 6:00pm-8:00pm. The night will conclude with the Fashion Show starting prominently at 9:00pm until 10:00pm.

GA Ticket Holders are guaranteed entry and one beverage ticket.

VIP "Deluxe" Ticket Holders are guaranteed entry, one beverage ticket, and one appetizer from our vendors.

Do keep in mind this is a 21+ only show.

The artist has respectfully requested that guests do not take photos or videos during the duration of the art & fashion show as professional pictures will be taken throughout the day. Anyone caught taking videos and/or photos will be asked to leave.

We invite you to relax, enjoy the moment and we'll gladly share these images with you after the show.

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