We stopped traffic at a recent event at Navy Pier, with the appearance of our LED Robots and Tray girls. Our client was over the moon and guests were delighted, as our stilt walkers flashed, strobed, and changed colors, and our tray girls handed out LED swag. It was a great way to make an impact and provide guests with a one-of-a-kind photo experience. Do you have an event coming up with a technology theme OR perhaps want to draw attention to a trade show or expo booth? If so, contact us today to book one of our “out of this world” LED experiences!
Live Art Auctioneers and Artists hit 5 million dollar fundraising milestone!
Our efforts to provide our clients with the combined service package of auctioneer and artist have paid off, as we soared pass the 5 million dollar mark this month. Our artist / auctioneer teams have worked hand in hand (or shall we say “brush in hand”) to bring entertainment AND impact to events throughout the region. We are so very proud of their efforts, and can not wait to see what the future will bring!
Live Art International and Urban Wild partner for a "Slam Dunk" at the Jr NBA Youth Basketball Leadership Conference
Our talented team of graphic artists from Urban Wild were honored to record and document the recent Jr. NBA Leadership conference. They skillfully captured perspectives from stars like Isaiah Thomas, Allan Houston, Stefanie Dolson and Meghan McPeak just a few weeks ago!
The Jr NBA wanted to capture key takeaways from their general sessions – and capture audience attention – with a live visual notes panel. The general sessions were a combination of speakers and panels representing sports leadership, and supporting integrity, activism, mental health and women in youth sports.
Blue Man Group + Live Art International!
Live Art International had the privilege to work with the esteemed Blue Man Group Chicago for their opening reception of their “New Moments” performance! Blue Man Group has always pushed the envelope for live art performance in their shows and we felt extremely lucky to be part of celebrating the next evolution of the production at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre.
Read MoreMeet Our Charity Auctioneers!
Live Art International has always stood by our motto, “The POWER of ART to harness the POWER of GIVING.” And while our performance painters often take center stage, let’s give a shout out to our extraordinary team of charity auctioneers! Meet Jeff Bizar, Stephanie Aaron, Brian Kirshenbaum, and Chad Coe, the Charity Auctioneers of Live Art International!
Read MoreArtbeat Live Raises Over $10K in One Weekend!
Arbeat Live, also known as Elliott From, speed painter and fine artist, had another record-breaking weekend to kick off December, raising over $10,000 for 3 incredible causes!
Read MoreNancy Pochis Bank Art Studio Premieres Block-Long Mural!
Nancy and her team of talented artists undertook a HUGE feat of design and installation, completing a block-long mural. This permanent painted mural is 9-feet-tall and a full city-block long (nearly 200 feet!).
Read MoreLooping Artist Wes John Cichosz Joins LAI!
Live Art International is happy to announce that the extraordinarily talented looping artist, songwriter, and performer, Wes John Cichosz has joined the Live Art International Family! He brings his gifts as a multi-instrumentalist together in a totally unique looping performance that leave people stunned.
Read MoreArtbeat Live's Elliott From Premieres New Brand
Live Art International's co-founder, Elliott From (Artbeat Live) just premiered a new brand, LuvArt Shoes! As a philanthropist and an artist, Elliott From has made helping those in need a cornerstone of his life’s mission. It has been evident in his work for the past 11 years as sales of his artwork has helped raise over $3.75 million dollars for non-profits.
Partnering with Tricia Schwaba, they have created LuvArt Shoes, inspiring others to give back. Their vision includes the transferring of dramatic shape & color of original artwork to mens, women's and kids footwear and apparel. LuvArt Shoes is partnering with Soles4Souls.org and Zappos Shoes to make this vision a reality.
When you purchase a pair of LuvArt Shoes you have an opportunity to positively impact the life of people across the globe. By donating a pair of gently used shoes (or a new pair just purchased!) to Soles4Souls, that donated pair becomes currency for empowerment, putting those shoes on the feet of someone who may have none. The donation process is a simple and FREE. Please visit the LuvArt Shoes Donate page for more info.
Bojitt at Alta Roosevelt Grand Opening
Live Art International's very own Bojitt helped Alta Roosevelt celebrate their grand opening with a style and sophistication that only Bojitt can provide. During their grand opening celebration, Bojitt skillfully crafted a one-of-a-kind piece live during the event, portraying the beautiful brand-new buildings with vibrant color and texture that are signatures of her work.
Visit us on Instagram to watch Bojitt's Alta Roosevelt piece come to life in a series of stills taken at the event by clicking here.
A New Body of Work from Elliott From
Elliott Aaron From, co-founder of Live Art International, is well known in the Live Art community for his incredible speed-painting Artbeat Live performances where he creates iconic images in a frenzied flurry of paint. But Elliott is also a prominent figure of the fine art community, producing large scale works of abstract expressionism at Artbeat Studios, where he paints, sells, and frequently exhibits his work.
Recently debuting a new body of work, our very own Elliott Aaron From has been featured in JustLuxe - Luxury Guide. You can read the whole piece, titled "Energy, Rhythm and Abstract Expressionism: The Experience and Work of Elliott Aaron" to learn more about Elliott's fine art by clicking here.
Light Up the Night!
The latest trend in event entertainment is the tilt towards virtual reality and LED technology. Live Art International's "Lumiere" is helping to steer this trend in Chicago with our custom LED programs and VR artists. "Light Up" your next event with one of our LED or Virtual experiences. Options include:
LED Stilt Robots
LED Robot DJ
LED Violin / DJ
LED Drum Line and Marching Band
LED Poi & Hula Hoop performances
LED Flying Saucer Servers
LED Ballerinas Greeters
LED Butterfly-Winged Greeters
Black Light Coloring Wall
Virtual Reality OR Black Light Live Art performances
And Much Much More......
Auctioneers that Entertain!
Our years of experience performing at countless galas and fundraisers, has taught us that an engaged crowd is one that raises the most money. Whether it be a live painting performance, a comical magic trick, or a singing song-bird, we strive to keep all eyes and ears engaged on the mission and fundraising portion of our charitable partners' program. This Summer we are SUPER excited to build upon this concept by adding TWO dynamic auctioneer packages.
We warmly welcome the talents of Stephanie Aaron to our growing roster of auctioneers. Stephanie is a well seasoned performer and radio personality, who combines her love for music and warm-engaging presence, to provide an evening of entertainment and fundraising. Your guests will be charmed by Stephanie as she performs time-less classics during the dinner hour, while emceeing your program. They will be old friends by the time your auction begins.
With the addition of Stephanie, we are now able to feature the DYNAMIC DUO of Magic + Music + Money Making. Stephanie Aaron and Brian Kirshenbaum are teaming up to present a full evening of entertainment. Packages include roving magic by Brian during your event's cocktail hour, live music by Stephanie during the dinner hour, and TWO skilled auctioneers providing comedic and entertaining banter, as they raise money for your charity. Contact us today to learn more about how we can impact your event!
Live Art International's Paint² raises $11,000 in one night!
Our Paint² product has been making waves in the corporate market for over a year now, with frequent appearances at trade shows, conferences and branding events. We were excited to transition this success into our mission of community impact. One of our first Not For Profit placements featured our 4x5 tile painting activity at the recent Our Lady of the Wayside School. Parents at the event purchased the individual tiles for their kids to paint at a later date. We are excited to share that they raised over $11,000 in one evening. Our team will be visiting the school in early May to work with the kids to create the final art piece. We will most definitely post pictures of the activation, as well as the final product that will hang in their school!. Visit our Paint² page to learn more about this exciting product!
Live Art International Artist, Elliott Aaron From, featured in Art of the Times Magazine
We are excited to share that our agency owner and resident art director, Elliott Aaron From, has premiered a new body of work recently featured in the 2018 Spring Issue of Art of the Times Magazine. His fine art is a visual study of his spirited connection to rhythm, noise and vibrancy, resulting in bold striking paintings. Elliott is a force to be reckoned with. His work is a push to the next level of abstract expressionism, putting Elliott at the forefront of contemporary painting. Click Here for a quick link to the full article, and be sure to visit Elliott's Gallery to view this stunning body of work!