Support Local Artists by bidding on their artwork.  All proceeds benefit Gerry's Cafe

The Art Auction will CLOSE promptly at 6:00pm cst on Saturday, November 19th, and winning bidders can pick up their artwork at Forest View Educational Center on Sunday, 11/20 between 4:00-6:00

You are bidding on art created by local artists with all abilities.  Some of our local artists are professionals and some are hobbyists. Some of our most talented are students and people with special needs. The artist is receiving 50% of the final sale price and Gerry's Cafe is receiving 50% as a donation. Some artists are donating 100%. A ❤️ next to the artist's name indicates a full donation to Gerry's Cafe.

You are helping support the mission of Gerry's Cafe with your bid, and you are supporting these creative and talented artists. So bid high!

Our Mission is to operate a community destination cafe, offering craft food and beverage, prepared and served by employees, twenty-two and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

These exceptional employees will welcome all customers and serve amazing coffee, hot breakfast and made to order lunch!  The employees will be paid fair and competitive wages. Gerry's Cafe is creating new jobs for an underserved population.  But also Gerry's Cafe is creating a place of kindness and joy in Arlington Heights.