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Meet the Artist Martha Wade at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago

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I have been working on an exciting collaboration with Starbucks for over a year, and can finally announce the big news! This is my first big merchandising deal, and it’s so exciting.

We created 5 products in this Chicago collection in the theme of generational empowerment: a jean jacket, ceramic tumbler, sketchbook, tote bag, and fine art print. 

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints

I wanted to create a collection that was special, and embodied my love of Chicago. One of my fondest memories growing up was our family bike rides with dad along The Lake. I incorporated that feeling into the collection of art for this project. I have to say, working with Starbucks was such a wonderful experience.

I am pleased to invite my friends and followers to our first artist meet ‘n greet this Sunday. These products are available at the downtown Roastery location only, and for a limited time!

Tote Bag

EVENT DETAILS

Celebration of the launch of Martha Wade's Generational Empowerment artwork for Starbucks Reserve!

Sunday, January 15, 2023
1:00 - 3:00pm

Starbucks Chicago Reserve Roastery
646 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Award winning Chicago visual artist Martha A. Wade portrays culture and history in a positive light through dreamlike paintings and themes of whimsy, fantasy, and hope. Generational Empowerment, her artwork for the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, incorporates art from a collaboration with her father and seeks to uplift, displaying a tapestry of everyday people on a common ground where all are empowered.

Come join us at the Chicago Roastery on the first floor to meet with Martha as she signs signature pieces and interacts with our community and coffee lovers alike!

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Dec
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Obama Foundation Community Caretakers Challenge

commissioned by the Obama Foundation for their Community Caretakers challenge.

commissioned by the Obama Foundation for their Community Caretakers challenge.

CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL MUTUAL AID HUB

Around the globe, communities have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating hyper-local “mutual aid” networks. Volunteers find out what neighbors need—like a prescription pick up, groceries, or PPE—and organize to provide that service. At a time of economic hardship for many, this is a way for community members to go beyond financial contributions and take care of people’s needs directly.

Check out this map to find your community mutual aid hub and volunteer to help.

If there isn’t already a hub where you live, consider starting one yourself. Here’s a guide from ioby, an organization led by Obama Foundation Fellow Erin Barnes, with steps to set up a simple mutual aid system where you live.

Artwork by Martha A. Wade.

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