MCA Chicago Hosts Annual Visionary Luncheon Honoring Artist Lorna Simpson and Northern Trust

Women’s Board Co-Chair Marisa Murillo, Visionary Artist Lorna Simpson and Women’s Board Co-Chair Cheryl Seder. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MCA.
Women’s Board Co-Chair Marisa Murillo, Visionary Artist Lorna Simpson and Women’s Board Co-Chair Cheryl Seder. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MCA.

 MCA Chicago Hosts Annual Visionary Luncheon
Honoring Artist Lorna Simpson and Northern Trust

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) held its annual Visionary Luncheon, celebrating leadership in the arts. Over 400 guests—including cultural, business, civic, and artistic leaders—were in attendance to learn more about the museum’s arts learning initiatives and to recognize this year’s honorees.

Artist Lorna Simpson was recognized as this year’s 2022 Visionary Artist. The MCA has enjoyed a long history with
Simpson, organizing her first major survey exhibition, For the Sake of the Viewer in 1992. She also served as an Artist Trustee
from 2017-2020 and has continued her work as an Emeritus Trustee. Over the last three decades, Lorna Simpson has established herself as one of the most significant voices in American art examining how identity is never fixed. Her work, which is often rooted in photography, encourages viewers to challenge their assumptions about race and gender.

Northern Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady accepted the 2022 Arts Philanthropy Award on Northern Trust’s behalf. Northern Trust has actively supported the MCA
since 1975, and O’Grady was elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees in 2018. He served as Chair until 2022, and serves as
Vice-Chairman now.

“Supporting arts and cultural institutions is central to Northern Trust’s philanthropic commitment because we believe in the power of arts to enrich the world around us,” O’Grady said. “We are fortunate to have a partner like the MCA that provides incredible experiences to hundreds of thousands of people every
year.”

Leadership for the event included Cari B. Sacks, MCA Board of Trustees Chair, King Harris, MCA Board of Trustees, Rachel Grund, MCA Women’s Board President, Marisa Murillo, MCA Women’s Board, and Cheryl Seder, MCA Women.

The MCA raised over $600,000 dollars at the event, all in support of the museum’s Learning programs. Key sponsors included Max Mara, Northern Trust, EY, and CGM Grosvenor.

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