Join us for the opening night celebration of Fortitude - a poster exhibition - and witness the collaborative power of art and soccer. The exhibition preview will feature more than 50 original art pieces from some of America’s most influential creatives. Each playful art piece promotes a motif related to soccer, teamwork, passion, dedication, determination, and discipline.

All proceeds will go to the Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation, which provides nutrition and cutting-edge health education to more than 1,200 Boston urban youth and families through soccer, the world’s most popular sport.

ABOUT THE EVENT:
The night will include a panel discussion with participating artists Michael Gericke (Pentagram), Deroy Peraza (Hyperakt), and AIGA medalist Gail Anderson (Visual Arts Press at SVA), a silent auction of the poster artwork and special speaker gifts, food from Mei Mei, beverages from Bent Water Brewing, and more.

The exhibition includes work by Gail Anderson, Brian Bergeron, Ophelia Chong, Jose Cintron, Javier Cortez (Korn Design), Ian Dapot (Google), Day 19, Tammy Dayton, Design Army, Alan Dye (Apple), Marc English, David Foster, Michael Gericke (Pentagram), Matthew Goldman, GOOD, Paul Goodnight, Kevin Grady, Green Dragon, Amanda Happe, Heads of State, Michael Hendrix (IDEO), Brad Kayal, Chip Kidd, Aryam Kifle, Philippine Kugener, Adam Larson, Ellen Lupton, Luba Luvoka, Jan Moscowitz, Chaz Maviyane-Davies, Suzanne McKenzie, Debbie Millman, Mother, Michael Osbourne, Deroy Peraza (Hyperakt), Chris Pullman, Elizabeth Resnick, Nellie Robinson, Emma Sampson, Christopher Simmons, Andrew Smiles (Tank Design), Clif Stoltz, Armin Vit (Under Consideration), and Guido Vitti.

SCHEDULE:
6:00–7:00pm – Silent Auction + Food and Beverages
7:15–8:30pm – Panel Discussion