Hedwignites is a special evening to support the artistry and community created by the Hedwig Dances company. Every year, friends, family, and supporters gather to celebrate an evening of food, art and conversation to help further the mission of Hedwig Dances. See the links further down the page for a treasure trove of images, video tributes and more for recent galas.
In 2018, the Board of Directors established the annual conferral of Hedwig Dance Awards to recognize and celebrate transformational leaders, artists, critics, mentors, and funders who create, illuminate, and nourish contemporary dance. Founder and Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek explained: “Having produced dance for more than three decades, we felt it was time we showed our gratitude to the individuals and organizations that have paved the way for contemporary dance in Chicago.”
HEDWIGnites 2018
Celebrating 33 Years of Inspiration
Hedwignites 2018: Play + Bauhaus was staged in the adventurous and forward-looking spirit of the Bauhaus modernist movement on March 23 at the Arts Club of Chicago. It began with a wine reception and silent auction, followed by dinner with a fun table game design competition entitled Play Bauhaus. We were gratified by an inspirational…
Honorees
- Jackie Radis
- Ginger Farley
- Laura Molzahn