IGNITING CREATIVITY
IN TOMORROW'S VISIONARIES.

FAME Center inspires the next generation to discover their potential, dream boldly, and shape their futures through equitable access to transformative arts education.

Give Now

About Us

FAME's Vision Expands: A New 56,000+ Sq Ft Home for Creativity!

The South Loop Center for the Arts (SLCA) is a cornerstone of youth development and creative exploration, serving as the largest arts center on the South Side. With this new development, our goal is to serve underrepresented youth on the South and West Sides by providing equitable access to high-quality arts education, fostering creative expression, and empowering young people to imagine and pursue brighter futures.

Learn More About SLCA

2025 Spring & Summer Camps

Give your child an unforgettable experience when school’s out!

At FAME Center, we blend the transformative power of art, music, theater, and technology with the timeless joy of classic camp activities.

Each day is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, foster confidence, and build friendships in a fun, engaging environment.

View Our Programs

500+

students served

$13K

scholarships provided

communities served

10+

teaching artists

2024 In Review

fame website pic (homepage transparent bkgd).png

Our Programs

Private Lessons

FAME Center offers private lessons for a wide variety of instruments and arts experiences. Our teachers are highly qualified and passionate - we would love to connect you with one. Interested in learning more?

More Info

Group Classes

From classes with weekly meetings to once a month drop-in style, check out our dynamic group classes! We offer learning opportunities for all skill levels with engaging instructors.

Check out our current offerings!

Current Classes

Web Update Graphics (crayon scribbles & transparent backgrounds) (4).png

Web Update Graphics (crayon scribbles & transparent backgrounds) (5).png

Movers and Groovers

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES

Programming designed for our littlest artists! Join us for music, art, and theater classes - new classes are always being added.

Current Classes

“I’ve stayed at FAME because Ms. Sheila made me feel welcome in her company and she’s always there for me. Her teaching was also excelling me in piano and even other things outside of piano.”

Matthew, FAME Student

In the Press

Chicago Tribune - FAME Center Seeks to Expand Footprint

ABC7 Chicago - FAME Seeks to Purchase Building in South Loop - 11/9/2024

Block Club Chicago - SLCA Campaign - 9/25/2024

View All

Interested in being a patron of the arts? Donate today to our scholarship fund and support our goal of making arts education accessible to all!

Week 2 at FAME Center’s Summer Camp and the energy is high! 🎉 Hear straight from our campers and counselors about what makes FAME so special ✨

#FAMECenter #FameChicago #SummerAtFAME #CreativeVoices #ArtsEducation #chicagosummercamp

Week one of Summer Camp reminded us why the arts matter. In a world that moves fast, our students had space to slow down — painting their thoughts, moving their stories, and making music together.

From hands-on classes in visual art, music, and dance to a surprise blues concert with Fernando Jones, this week was about more than just fun; it was about expression, connection, and joy.

What happens when a child is given the freedom to create, explore, and be fully themselves? 🎨

Space is limited for the remaining weeks. We’d love to have you join us. Register now via the link in our bio.

🔗 www.famecenter.org

#FAMECenter #ArtsEducation #CreativeKids #ChicagoSummerCamp #MusicMatters #DanceClass #VisualArts #FernandoJones #SouthLoopArts #FAMECamp2025 #ArtsForAll #LetKidsCreate

Countdown to Creativity: 2 Weeks to Summer Camp! ☀️

We’re exactly 2 WEEKS AWAY from FAME’s Summer Camp! ⛺️ From music and theater to visual arts and movement, Camp is the place to be.

Limited spots left (week 1 is already sold out!) — enroll today!

#SummerCamp #CreativeKids #SouthLoop #CountdownToCamp

Last weekend, FAME Center hosted its 2025 Spring Recital — a beautiful celebration of growth, creativity, and courage. From first-time performers to seasoned students, every artist took the stage with heart. 🎵

We’re so proud of every artist who shared their gifts with us!

Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for making this recital unforgettable. Here’s to the power of the arts and the joy of creative expression.🌷

“From day one, we treat every child as an artist — because they are.”

This is FAME.

Not just a place where students take music or art lessons — but a space where creativity, confidence, and community come to life.

This belief shapes everything we do. Whether it’s a first piano lesson or a bold brushstroke, we’re here to nurture the spark that already lives inside every student.

In a world that often sidelines the arts, we’re standing in the gap to make sure creative expression is not a luxury, but a right.

Watch. Share. Spread the word.

Help us grow this movement for creative equity.

#FAMECenter #ArtsEducationMatters #CreativeEquity #SouthLoopChicago #FAMEFamily

Mothers make magic possible.

From lullabies to late-night rehearsals, their love shapes the artists we become.

To the mothers who lift us, guide us, and believe in us—long before the world ever does—thank you.

Today, we honor you. Happy Mother’s Day. 💚

#MothersDay #CreativeRoots #ThankYouMom

The laughter, the creativity, the joy—almost forgot this is the whole point.

#ArtsEducation #WhyWeDoIt #FAMECenter #CreativeJoy #ThisIsThePoint #chicago #chicagokids

“It’s literally life changing when a student has an opportunity to pick up an instrument—sit down at a piano, pick up a paintbrush—and realize they have a skill set.”

Did you know that FAME Center is a multi-disciplinary arts organization? That means we offer creative programming in 6 different disciplines:

🎵 Music
🎭 Theater
🎨 Visual Art
📝 Creative Writing
💻 Digital Art
❤️‍🩹 Music & Art Therapy

No matter your child’s interest, there’s a place for them to thrive at FAME.

Explore our programs and enroll today at famecenter.org 💚

We were proud to honor Alderman Dowell (@aldermanpatdowell) at Rhythm & Roots for her service and leadership in Chicago. In this short interview, she shared what art means to her — a sentiment that resonates deeply with our mission at FAME Center.

At FAME, we believe every child deserves access to the kind of creative experiences that build confidence, foster self-expression, and open new doors.

Whether through private lessons or creative camps, our programs are designed to do just that: make high-quality arts education accessible to all.

When young people are given the tools to express what’s in their hearts and minds — the results are nothing short of transformational. 💚

Help us continue making this vision a reality: visit our website at the link in our bio today.

#FAMECenter #ArtsForAll #RhythmAndRoots #CreativeConfidence #ChicagoYouth #SupportTheArts

We were so proud to honor @abc7chicago Samantha Chatman during our Rhythm and Roots Spring Benefit last Saturday. We appreciate all that she does in the Chicago community. Watch as she accepts the FAME Center Impact Award.

We’re just ONE DAY away from our Rhythm and Roots Spring Benefit! Join us tomorrow March 29 from 6pm-8:30pm as we raise $40,000 to send 60 students to FAME Camp. Doors open at 5:30 and tickets are in our bio.

We want to say a special thank you to our sponsors @funkytown_brewery, @monamigabichicago, @bronzevillewinery, HMC Hospitality Group, @ediblesbydesign_ and @chicagoawardsource.

What a week! Our Founder and Executive Director Sheila Fortson has been on a press tour this week to say the least. We are promoting our Rhythm and Roots Event, which is an event to fundraise $40,000 to send 60 students to FAME Camp.

We want to say thank you to @audrina_ontv, @kozlov.dana from @cbschicago, @anitablantonlive from @fox32chicago, and Lisa Dent Radio @wgnradio for helping us tell our story and help the young minds of Chicago reach their full potential.

Have you bought your ticket? Purchase your ticket on our website at www.famecenter.org. If you can't make it, you can still help support our mission by sponsoring a child.

Today, Founder and Executive Director of FAME Center Sheila Fortson sat down with @cbschicago, @kozlov.dana , and @audrina_ontv to discuss all things FAME Center and our upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, March 29 from 6pm-8:30pm. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to send 60 kids to camp. Be sure to get your tickets with the link in our bio!

Can’t make it? Every contribution matters! Consider sponsoring a kid so they can have an unforgettable experience with FAME!

💚 Our mission: Raise $40,000 to send 60 deserving students to FAME Camp 💚

We're buzzing with excitement for FAME Center's Spring Benefit this Saturday, March 29 from 6:00-8:30pm! Imagine being 8 years old and discovering your artistic voice for the first time. That's the transformative experience we provide—where young minds explore art, theater, coding, and unlock their creative potential.

Don't miss incredible performances by Chicago's own Fernando Jones, Just Steve, and our talented students! We'll be honoring 10 influential Chicago students with the amazing FOX 32 Chicago Good Day Chicago Anchor Anita Blanton hosting.

Every ticket and every donation helps a child unpack their artistic expression. See you there! #YoungMindsOfChicago #FAMECenter #WomensHistoryMonth

Join us at FAME Center's Spring Benefit this Saturday, March 29 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm as we celebrate our mission of providing equal access to art education for children across Chicago!

We're passionate about helping young minds grow through creative expression and artistic discovery. Your support at our fundraiser will help us reach our goal of $40,000 to send 60 deserving kids to camp, where they'll explore their talents and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Every child deserves the opportunity to create, imagine, and thrive. Be part of making that possible! Sponsor a Child with the 🔗 in bio.

Last Chance to Register… Spring Break Camp at FAME is next week!

Spring is in the air, and so is the creativity! 🎷🩰🎨 Join us for FAME Center’s Spring Break Camp from Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28, where young artists will dive into music, visual art, dance, and theater every day. 🎭✨

This year’s theme? Spring in Chicago! 🌷🌆 Campers will explore the arts while celebrating the beauty and vibrance of our city. The week wraps up with a pizza party & Show & Tell so they can share their creativity with their Camp friends! 🍕🎤

📅 Spots are filling fast—don’t miss out! Register now at www.famecenter.org

Art transforms lives, communities, and futures. 🎨✨ Watch as FAME Center Founder and Executive Director Sheila Fortson joins @bythehandclub's VP of Program Operations Sarah James to share how arts education creates pathways to opportunity and self-expression for young people. We're proud to partner with those who understand that creativity isn't a luxury—it's essential.

On March 29, we will raise $40,000 to send 60 students to FAME Center's Fine Art Camps at the Rhythm & Roots: A Celebration of Black History and Artistry fundraiser. Will you help us make a difference?

Guess what? We will be honoring Founder and Executive Director Donnita Travis during the event! You do not want to miss this.

You can purchase your ticket or give a donation with the link in our bio.

Join us for Rhythm and Roots on March 29 from 6-8:30PM! We’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist and Good Day Chicago anchor @anitablantonlive of @fox32chicago as our host for this special evening.

Help us reach our goal of raising $40,000 to send 60 deserving kids to FAME Camp this summer! The night promises amazing performances, delicious food and drinks, valuable networking opportunities, and so much more. Your presence will make a meaningful difference in these young lives while enjoying an unforgettable evening with our incredible host who’s passionate about youth mentorship and community service. Don’t miss out! Link in bio.

#RhythmAndRoots #FAMECamp #ChicagoCommunity #MakingADifference

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, FAME Center proudly recognizes 10 extraordinary Chicago women who have transformed our community through their vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to positive change. Swipe to see who we are honoring at our Spring Benefit on March 29.

This recognition is part of our Rhythm and Roots Spring Benefit, where we’re raising $40,000 to send 60 deserving students to spring and summer camps.

These immersive experiences provide crucial opportunities for growth, creativity, and mentorship.
Join us in honoring these remarkable women while supporting the next generation of Chicago’s leaders! Every contribution brings us closer to our goal.

🎟️ Tickets available now - link in bio! 🎟️

#WomensHistoryMonth #ChicagoWomenOfInfluence #RhythmAndRoots #FAMECenter #CommunityLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #ChicagoCommunity #SupportOurYouth

✨ Art brings joy to Lake Parc Place! Last week, we shared some incredible arts classes with these amazing children. Just look at those beaming smiles!

💫 YOU can help keep these smiles glowing by sponsoring a child for our summer camps.

🎵 Join us March 29 for our Spring Benefit featuring live performances by Fernando Jones and Band and Just Steve! We'll also be honoring ten influential Chicago women making a difference in our community.

🎟️ Sponsor a child and purchase your tickets with the link in our bio!
#ChicagoArts #KidsCreativity #SummerCamps #SponsorAChild

Join us on March 29 for an evening of soulful sounds with Chicago Blues artist @thefernandojones and Band and Chicago-based artist and musician @juststevelive!

Experience the vibrant celebration of Black excellence through music while supporting FAME Center’s mission to raise $40,000 for 60 students from Chicago’s South and West sides.

This special night will also honor 11 influential Chicago women in commemoration of #womenshistorymonth. Your ticket makes a lasting difference in providing equitable arts education opportunities for youth in our community.

#BlackExcellence #ChicagoBlues #WomensHistoryMonth #ArtsEducation

📣 SAVE THE NEW DATE! 📣

Our Spring Benefit “Rhythm & Roots” is moving to Saturday, March 29, 2025 (6:00-8:30 PM)!
We’re turning up the energy for an unforgettable night of impact and inspiration! ✨

Special for Women’s History Month: We’ll be celebrating Chicago’s most incredible women who have transformed our arts community! 🌟

What’s waiting for you:
🎶Chicago Blues legend Fernando Jones live onstage
🎨Arts education showcases that will move you
🍽️Amazing food & drinks
🎗️Ways to change lives through your support

Your participation helps us raise $40,000 to sponsor 60 students from Chicago’s South and West sides for our transformative camps.

Questions about the date change? Need to update your RSVP? DM us!

Let’s make magic happen—together! 💫
#RhythmAndRoots #ChicagoArts #WomensHistoryMonth

Did you know FAME Center offers spring break and summer camp programs? This year, we’re raising $40,000 to provide 60 deserving students with unforgettable experiences during their school breaks.

Join us on March 29 for a special celebration featuring performances by Fernando Jones and Band, JustSteve, our talented students, and a silent auction. Your support will help create meaningful opportunities for these young people to thrive during their time off from school.

Help us get to our goal! Donate by using the link in our bio.

$40,0000 💚60 kids 💚 2025

Have you registered yet?

🎥 A Special Message from Our Heart to Yours

Join our Founder and Executive Director Sheila Fortson as she shares why sending 60 young artists to FAME’s camp means so much to our community.

Mark your calendars for March 29th! At Rhythm and Roots, we’ll come together to raise $40,000 for life-changing summer arts experiences.

✨ Live performances by March 29 Fernando Jones and Band and Student Performances

🎨 Local artist showcase

🎵 Silent auction

Can’t wait to make a difference? Donate today through the link in our bio!

. . .
#FAMEcenter #ArtEducation #KidsInTheArts #CommunityImpact #SummerCamp2025

Will you help us make a difference?

🎤✨ Art has the power to inspire, uplift, and transform communities.

Chicago-based artist and musician JustSteve—a dear friend of FAME and a passionate advocate for the arts—wrote this spoken word piece just for us, highlighting the impact of creative expression. His words remind us why access to the arts matters, especially for the next generation.

Catch JustSteve live at Rhythm & Roots: A Celebration of Black History & Artistry on March 29, where we’re raising $40,000 to send 60 kids from the South and West sides of Chicago to FAME Center’s Spring & Summer Break Camps. 🎶🎭

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and purpose. Get your tickets now! 🎟️ #linkinbio

#RhythmAndRoots #FAMECenter #ArtsForAll #SpokenWord #ChicagoArts #supportthearts

“My favorite part of camp was...”

These moments of discovery are why we’re raising $40,000 to send 60 young artists to camp this summer. YOU could help us make a different in these children’s lives.

Pure joy, genuine excitement, endless creativity - hear directly from our campers about what makes our arts camp magical. Help create more smiles, more “aha” moments, and more artistic breakthroughs. Join us March 8th at Rhythm and Roots!

Can’t wait to make a difference? Donate through our bio link! 💫

Will YOU help us send 60 students to camp this year?

. . .
#FAMEcenter #ArtEducation #KidsInTheArts #SummerCamp2024 #RealVoices

❤️ Share the Love of Art This #ValentinesDay!
While you’re celebrating today, consider spreading that love a little further. The greatest gift? Helping a young artist’s heart soar through creativity and self-expression.

This Valentine’s season, pledge your support for 60 aspiring artists waiting to experience the magic of summer arts camp. Every donation is a love letter to creativity!

💝 $1000 = A full summer of artistic discovery
💝 $500 = A partial scholarship
💝 $250 = One week of creative exploration

Then join us March 29th at Rhythm and Roots to celebrate:
✨ Live performances
🎨 Local artist showcase
🎵 Silent auction
Can’t wait to show the love? Donate now! Link in bio 💕
. . .
#FAMEcenter #ArtEducation #ValentinesDay #ShareTheLove #KidsInTheArts #SummerCamp2024 #ArtsForAll #GivingIsLove

BOARD HIGHLIGHT: Ken Gibbs

Happy birthday to another one of our incredible board members — Ken Gibbs! Ken’s work in supporting the FAME Center mission makes him a dedicated member of our board as we expand access to the arts one student at a time. 💚🎉

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨

Dr. King dedicated his life to the cause of racial equality, civil rights, and justice for all, challenging systems of oppression with a message of nonviolence and hope.

His dream wasn’t just about the world as it is—it was about the world as it could be.

MLK Day is a call to action, urging us to continue his work by standing for justice, serving our communities, and uplifting those who need it most. We have a responsibility to carry his legacy forward. 💚

How will you honor Dr. King’s dream today?

#MLKDay #DayOfService #JusticeForAll #IHaveADream #CarryTheDream

FAME Center's Fine Arts Camps are back and better than ever! From music to theater, visual art to outdoor fun, there's something for everyone to explore, imagine, and create! 🎶🎭🖌️

📅 Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Day Off Camps: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, May 26
🗓️ Spring Break Camp: March 24–28
🗓️ Summer Camp: June 16–July 18

💥 Take advantage of Early Bird Discounts & Scholarships — ENROLL NOW at famecenter.org

📍 Location: 1319 S State St., Chicago, IL 60605
📞 Contact us at (312) 469-0667 or camp@famecenter.org

#FAMECenter #FineArtsCamps #ExploreImagineCreate #ArtsEducation #ChicagoKidsFun 🎉

Good news: FAME Center was featured on the front page of the @chicagotribune! 🎉📰🚨

A message from Sheila:

“Starting 2025 with incredible news! I’m honored to be featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune this week, sharing the story of FAME Center and its vision for SLCA.

Thank you to Shanzeh for capturing our journey so beautifully in her article. As I reflect on our milestone achievements from 2024—from starting a capital campaign for the building to fostering meaningful community partnerships—I’m filled with gratitude.

My passion for art education and community building has found its purpose here, and I’m thankful to everyone who has helped bring this vision to life. This feature in the Tribune is a wonderful recognition of our collective work, but it’s truly just the beginning of our story!”

Check out the linktree in our bio to read the full story.

#ChicagoArts #ChicagoTribune #ArtsEducation #ChicagoYouth #SouthLoop #NewYear

📸: Brian Cassella

What a wonderful year it’s been! From summer camp ⛺️ to block parties 🎈 to raising money for the South Loop Center for the Arts 🏢 and so much more…

2024 has truly been a year to remember. Thank you for being part of the FAME Family — we are not us without you! 💚✨

BOARD HIGHLIGHT: Marc Doggett

Help us highlight and celebrate our incredible Board Chair, Marc Doggett, on his birthday! Thank you for over 6 years of dedicated service to our mission, and for being such an inspiring leader and supportive friend of FAME. We’re grateful for you! 🎂🎉💚

FAME Center believes in creating an environment where all of today’s youth have the opportunity to thrive and contribute to tomorrow’s world.

Support our vision this #GivingTuesday and get in on the movement to provide equitable arts education for all! 🎨🖼️💚

Visit the link in our bio to give.

#ChicagoYouth #GivingTuesday2024 #art #Chicago #SouthLoop #Give

We may have gotten carried away… 😅 let the holiday season begin! #holidayseason #festivefeels #chicagoarts #youthempowerment

🎨🎭”I support the arts because I am a created piece of art.” — Nadia (@nadia_thecreator)

The arts have the power or connect us with our innermost creative selves — yet access to these transformative experiences is not equal across all communities.

At FAME Center, we’re committed to changing that. Our mission is to bring the power of creative connection to under-resourced neighborhoods, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the arts’ life-changing benefits.

We’re still in our capital campaign to secure our building and establish the first community arts center in the South Loop. Will you join us in this historic endeavor?

👉Visit the link in our bio to donate and help lake creative education accessible to more people. Together, we can make the arts available to all!

#SupportTheArts #CreativeConnection #ChicagoYouth #FAMECenter #southloop

This morning, our founder and Executive Director, Sheila Fortson, appeared on @abc7chicago with @samantha.chatman to talk about the work we’re doing at FAME Center and our exciting plans for the future!

By securing this building, we will be able to expand our programming and reach even more from Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods.

We are dedicated to proving equitable arts and music education to inner-city children who need it most, helping them discover their creative potential and thrive.

Won’t you join us in creating a lasting legacy in Chicago? Every contribution counts to make a significant impact. Visit our link in bio for more information on how to give.

Also, be sure to check out Sheila’s inspiring interview from this morning on ABC7 Chicago. (Link in stories)

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

We so enjoyed celebrating with our community last Saturday at FAME’s Boo & Brew Halloween Block Party. What a time we had!

Shout out to our resident photographer Skyler Wells for these picture-perfect family shots. 📸

#ChicagoYouth #FAMECenter #Boo&Brew #Halloween #ChicagoEvents

🌟 “The arts have always supported me! It’s therapy and entertainment all in one! And there’s something for everyone, no matter what life they lead or their interests!” - Jaclyn

We’re capturing the voices of those who feel the power of the arts in their lives—like Jaclyn, who knows firsthand that the arts can be both uplifting and deeply therapeutic. 🎨🎶

Did you know? Research shows that participating in the arts can reduce anxiety and depression by as much as 70% in just one session, with continued improvements for ongoing participants (Public Health England, 2020). We’re proud to make arts accessible to more people through FAME Center, making it a priority to support mental wellness across our community. 💚

➡️ Tell us what the arts mean to you! Join our mission to create our community’s own South Loop Center for the Arts, and let’s bridge the gap for under-resourced communities who need access to these benefits. Visit our website to learn more.

#ArtsForWellness #WhatTheArtsMeanToMe #SupportTheArts #FAMECenter #CommunityWellness #TherapeuticArts

There’s gonna be a bouncy house! 🤭

Are you excited for Boo & Brew?! 👻✨ Join us NEXT SATURDAY for a spooktacular day filled with tasty brews, delicious food, live music, and Halloween fun for all ages. Costumes encouraged! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

📅 When: October 26, 12 PM - 7 PM
📍 Where: FAME Center

Visit the link in our bio 🔗 to secure your tickets. We can’t wait to see you there. 💚

#BooAndBrew #FAMECenter #HalloweenBlockParty #SouthLoop #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoHalloween

🎨✨ “I support the arts because I believe music and art are healing!” – Sheila 💚

The arts have a unique ability to heal—boosting mental well-being, reducing stress, and providing an outlet for self-expression. But not every community has equitable access to these life-changing experiences.

At FAME Center, we’re working hard to bridge that gap, bringing the power of creative healing to under-resourced communities that need it most. This is our mission.

Right now, we are in the midst of a capital campaign to secure our building and establish the South Loop’s very first Center for the Arts (SLCA). We’re so close to reaching our goal, and every contribution counts!

👉 Visit the link in our bio to donate and help make artistic expression/education available to more. Together, we can make sure the arts are accessible to everyone. 🖌️

#SupportTheArts #HealingThroughArt #SLCA #FAMECenter

Last night, FAME Center hosted its very first South Loop Community Pizza Party! 🍕

It was such a joy having families in the space we intend to transform into the South Loop’s very own community arts center. We had a bouncy house, s’mores, arts activities, crafts, and fun games for the whole family to enjoy. 🎨

Were still in the process of raising $150,000 to secure our building, and every ounce of community support we get helps.

Want to learn how you can help? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our vision, schedule a tour, or give to this campaign. Your support matters 💚

#southloop #artseducation #chicago #youth #chicagokidsevents

Today, FAME Center had the privilege of going live with @anitablantonlive / @fox32chicago #WinWithWomen segment to share about our campaign to establish the South Loop Center for the Arts! 💚

This is a pivotal moment for us, and we need your help to make it happen. We must raise $150,000 by October 10th, and your support can make all the difference.

Won’t you join us in creating a lasting legacy in Chicago? Every dollar counts, and any size donation makes a significant impact.

Beyond giving, there are other ways to participate in making this vision a reality! 🎭 Visit the link in our bio for more info on this campaign, and how you can GIVE to support it.

Together, we can build something incredible.🎨✨

The South Loop Center for the Arts is on its way. And YOU can help us bring it to life. Want to know how? Just GIVE! 👇

Gift/donate
Inform
Visit
Engage

Swipe through to learn how you can get involved. Together, we can build the future of the arts for the South Loop and beyond. 💚

#FundOurFuture #SupportTheArts #Chicago #CommunityImpact #SouthLoop

Why did you swipe…? 🤨

Pop rocks won’t give you pop star pipes. Training with one of our amazing private lessons teachers at FAME Center just might though. 😉

Visit our website to learn more and get enrolled in music lessons this Fall!

#WhyDidYouSwipe #FallForFAME #ChicagoArts

Have you heard the news?! 🥳

Excitingly, our offer to purchase our building on 1319 S State Street has been ACCEPTED! 🎉

This is a great sign that all the hard work of our team and our community partners has produced an inspirational vision, and this victory is a HUGE vote of confidence that we can make this vision a reality.

Our vision: to transform this building into the South Loop’s very own community arts center. Why? Because everyone deserves a local and safe space to explore their creative passions. The arts are essential to human development.

The next step is to raise $150,000 in earnest money by October 10. We need every ounce of support we can get!

If you would like to make a pledge to our earnest money goal, click the link in our bio.

We are so excited about the future ahead, and we can’t wait to share even more good news with you. The celebrations have only begun! 💚

#ArtForAll #FuelTheArts #FundFAMEsFuture #ChicagoCommunity #SouthLoop #ChicagoYouth

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

click here

@the.famecenter

IGNITING CREATIVITY IN TOMORROW'S VISIONARIES.