Canvas of the Mind 2027
2027
Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute Annual Gala
Thursday, April 15, 2027
Salvage One
1840 W Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60622
Cocktails 5:30 PM | Dinner 7:00 PM
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Join the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute for an evening of art, conversation, and community at Salvage One, all in support of affordable mental health care across Chicago.
Canvas of the Mind returns on Thursday, April 15, 2027, at Salvage One. Join art lovers, mental health advocates, business and community leaders, and friends old and new for an evening of art, conversation, and community. All proceeds help make therapy affordable for children, teens, adults, and families across Chicago.
Our Impact
Since 1932, CPI has made therapy affordable for Chicagoans of all ages. Last year alone, we provided more than 12,000 therapy sessions, cared for nearly 250 people each month, and welcomed more than 200 new clients. Through The Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center, we offered nearly 600 sessions to children and families coping with loss, and our clinicians brought more than 1,200 sessions directly into 8 Chicago schools and community sites.
Salvage One is an antique store by day and one of Chicago’s most distinctive venues by night. With exposed brick, timber beams, vintage chandeliers, and architectural pieces collected over decades, there is something interesting around every corner, and guests are encouraged to wander and explore throughout the evening.
This year’s theme, Being. Human., celebrates what it means to be human: the visible hand of the artist, the beauty of imperfection, and the connections that bring us together.
Our palette this year takes its cue from Luminous Blue, named the 2027 Colour of the Year by WGSN and Coloro: a bright, hopeful blue that signals clarity and optimism, paired with the warm burnt orange and sand tones you’ll see throughout the evening. For us, blue also evokes depth: deep water, quiet reflection, and the calm of looking inward. Freud called it the “oceanic feeling,” that sense of being connected to something larger than ourselves, and it is a fitting backdrop for a night celebrating what makes us human.
More details will be shared as the evening comes together.
The Evening
5:30 PM
Cocktails & Artful Activities
Wander Salvage One with a drink in hand, enjoy artful activities along the way, and catch up with old friends and new, with music playing in the background.
7:00 PM
Dinner
Settle in for a beautiful sit down dinner beneath Salvage One’s vintage chandeliers and timber beams.
Following Dinner
The Program
A short program celebrating CPI’s work, including the presentation of the Human Spirit Award.
$375 per person
Join us on Thursday, April 15, 2027 at Salvage One for an evening of art, conversation, and community, all in support of affordable therapy for children, teens, adults, and families across Chicago.
Your ticket includes
- Cocktails and artful activities beginning at 5:30 PM
- Time to explore Salvage One, an antique store by day and one of a kind venue by night
- Dinner at 7:00 PM
- The program, including presentation of the Human Spirit Award
When you register, you can also designate your contribution toward a CPI fund of your choice, select your dinner menu preference, note any dietary restrictions, and request seating with friends.
Purchase tickets
Purchase your tickets securely online using the form below. Prefer to pay by check? Mail it to Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, 8 S Michigan Ave, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60603, and note your number of tickets and meal choice(s) in the memo.
Information on the tax deductible portion of each ticket will be shared once event details are finalized.
Can’t attend?
You can still be part of the night. Every gift supports affordable therapy, training for new therapists, and grief support for children and families across Chicago.
Questions? Contact Maddie Warren at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org or Grace Krieger at gkrieger@chicagoanalysis.org.
As a Corporate Sponsor of Canvas of the Mind 2027, your company puts its name behind mental health in front of employees, clients, and the Chicago community. Last year, CPI provided more than 12,000 therapy sessions, including more than 1,200 in Chicago schools and community sites. Your sponsorship helps make that care affordable and accessible across all three of CPI’s pillars: training new therapists, sliding scale therapy through our Treatment Center, and The Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center.
What every sponsor receives
- Visibility: your name tied to mental health, in front of employees and clients.
- Hospitality: a creative, one of a kind space to host clients and colleagues at Salvage One.
- Brand presence: recognition across print, digital and on site.
- Purpose: a clear link between your giving and real care for people across Chicagoland.
Mental Health Masterpiece | $25,000
Up to 8 seats
Our premier partnership. Your company becomes the exclusive sponsor of a school’s mental health program, bringing CPI’s support directly to students and educators. You’ll also be included in all gala PR and social media, recognized from the podium during the program, and featured on the event webpage and in all print materials.
Resilience Ally | $10,000
Up to 8 seats
Host a full table of clients or colleagues and be recognized from the podium during the evening’s program. Your company will also be featured on the event webpage and in all print materials.
Insight Builder | $5,000
Up to 6 seats
Bring your team to an evening of art and conversation, with your company featured on the event webpage and in all print materials.
Well-Being Partner | $3,500
Up to 4 seats
A meaningful way to join us, with your company featured on the event webpage and in all print materials.
Mental Health Supporter | $2,000
Gift only, no seats
Can’t attend but want to be part of the night? Make a gift without tickets and receive recognition in our sponsor materials.
Commit by February 27 to be included in the printed invitations.
Custom packages, including employee engagement opportunities, are welcome. Let’s build what works for you.
Information on the tax deductible portion of each sponsorship will be shared once event details are finalized.
Can’t attend?
You can still be part of the night. Every gift supports affordable therapy, training for new therapists, and grief support for children and families across Chicago.
Questions? Contact Maddie Warren, Executive Director, at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org, or Heidi Trieschmann, Sponsorship Consultant, at htrieschmann@chicagoanalysis.org.
Join the Host Committee for Canvas of the Mind 2027. As an individual sponsor, you help CPI make therapy affordable across Chicago, from grief support for children to counseling in local schools, while joining fellow art and mental health advocates for a night dedicated to creativity and connection.
Mental Health Masterpiece | $25,000
Up to 8 seats
Our highest level of support, making a lasting investment in all three of CPI’s pillars: training new therapists, affordable therapy through our Treatment Center, and The Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center.
Resilience Ally | $10,000
Up to 8 seats
Helps train the next generation of therapists, funding about 1,500 hours of hands on instruction for clinicians who go on to serve Chicago.
Insight Builder | $5,000
Up to 6 seats
Funds more than 60 hours of grief counseling for children and families through Barr-Harris.
Well-Being Partner | $3,500
Up to 4 seats
Funds 50 hours of expert guidance for new therapists providing affordable care in Chicago schools and communities.
When you sponsor, you may choose to direct your gift toward training new therapists, affordable therapy in our community, or wherever it is needed most.
Sponsor securely online using the form below. Prefer to pay by check? Mail it to Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, 8 S Michigan Ave, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60603, and note your sponsorship level and number of seats in the memo. Interested in a gift of stock? Contact Maddie Warren at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org.
Information on the tax deductible portion of each sponsorship will be shared once event details are finalized.
Can’t attend?
You can still be part of the night. Every gift supports affordable therapy, training for new therapists, and grief support for children and families across Chicago.
Questions? Contact Maddie Warren, Executive Director, at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org, or Grace Krieger, Administrative Coordinator, at gkrieger@chicagoanalysis.org.
Can’t join us?
You can still be part of the night. Every gift to Canvas of the Mind 2027 supports affordable therapy, training for new therapists, and grief support for children and families across Chicago, and every gift, of any size, makes a difference.
Give securely online using the form below. Questions? Contact Maddie Warren at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org or Grace Krieger at gkrieger@chicagoanalysis.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Our 2027 sponsors will be featured here soon.
Want to be featured here? Explore corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities above.
Questions & Answers
What should I wear?
Come as you are, and come as yourself. Something fun and artsy is always welcome, but above all, wear whatever makes you feel confident for an evening of reconnecting with old friends, exploring art, and sharing a lovely dinner.
Where do I park?
Salvage One is located at 1840 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622. Valet parking will be available at the venue.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Salvage One has an elevator. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out to us in advance and we will be happy to help.
Is my ticket tax deductible?
Yes, in part. Information on the tax deductible portion of tickets and sponsorships will be shared once event details are finalized.
Can I reserve a table or sit with friends?
Yes. You can request seating with friends when you register, and sponsorship levels include reserved seats for your group.
Can I pay by check?
Yes. Mail your check to Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, 8 S Michigan Ave, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60603, and note your number of tickets or sponsorship level in the memo.
I can’t attend. Can I still give?
Absolutely. You can make a donation here, and every gift supports affordable mental health care in Chicago.
Who can I contact with questions?
Reach out to Maddie Warren at mwarren@chicagoanalysis.org or Grace Krieger at gkrieger@chicagoanalysis.org.