Grove Gallery Hosts Food-Themed Art Fundraiser
The second annual 'Food for Thought' exhibition in Evanston donates more than 20% of art sale revenue to local food assistance groups.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Fine Art
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Grove Gallery in downtown Evanston is hosting the second annual 'Food for Thought' exhibition, featuring about 40 still-life food pieces. The show aims to combat food insecurity by directing more than 20% of art sale revenue to C&W Market Foundation and Evanston Grows.
Why it matters
The exhibition ties art sales directly to local hunger relief, giving buyers a way to support food assistance while purchasing work. It follows a first edition held in 2025 alongside C&W Market Foundation.
About 40 pieces are priced from $25 to $3,000, with more than 20% of sale revenue donated to C&W Market Foundation and Evanston Grows. The total amount raised by the exhibition has not yet been reported.
The players
Grove Gallery
Grove Gallery is a downtown Evanston art venue that hosts the 'Food for Thought' exhibition and channels a portion of sales to food assistance groups.
C&W Market Foundation
C&W Market Foundation is a local food assistance organization launched in 2020 that has helped more than 220 families.
Evanston Grows
Evanston Grows is a local organization that receives an equal share of the exhibition's November art sale revenue.
The details
Artworks are displayed and sold at Grove Gallery, and revenue from November sales will be split evenly between C&W Market Foundation and Evanston Grows. Featured works include glazed fruit tiles and a 48-by-36-inch oil painting by David Roberts of Wilmette.
Timeline
2020: C&W Market Foundation launched and has since helped over 220 families.
2025: The first 'Food for Thought' exhibit was held alongside C&W Market Foundation.
November 2026: Revenue from November art sales is split between C&W and Evanston Grows.
Legacy Ties
The second 'Food for Thought' edition builds directly on the 2025 exhibit held alongside C&W Market Foundation. It extends that model by splitting November sale revenue between C&W and Evanston Grows.
Art buyers can purchase works priced from $25 to $3,000 at Grove Gallery in downtown Evanston, with a portion of each sale supporting local food assistance. The exhibition shows about 40 pieces, letting visitors support hunger relief while acquiring art.
The takeaway
Buying art at local galleries can directly support community food relief efforts. Check event sales details before visiting to see where proceeds are going.
What happens next
Revenue from November 2026 art sales will be split evenly between C&W Market Foundation and Evanston Grows.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Northwestern.
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