The Society, Chicago Chapter for The Arts

03/10/2023

Calling Senior High School Students in the Visual Arts! Deadline March 15th!!

The Society Incorporated - Supporting the Arts
National Emerging Artist Scholarships
Sponsored by: The Chicago Chapter for The Arts

$2,000 Emerging Artist scholarships to high school seniors in the categories of:

Visual Arts (graphic media and film)
Performing Arts (dance and theatrical)
Literary Arts (written and spoken word)
Musical Arts (vocal and instrumental)

• Write a 300-word essay explaining your interest and goals in your artistic field.
• Submit two (2) letters of recommendations from people who know you well and are knowledgeable about your artistic, scholastic and community service work. At least one of these letters must be from one of your high school teachers. Fellow students, friends, or family members will notbe accepted as references.
• The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A., exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Provide a copy of your official transcript with the application.
• Submit an electronic representation of your work. This may be a photo of your art or written word or a video of your performance – audio visual production, spoken word, theatrical, dance or musical performance.
• Submit a photo of yourself with the application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application Deadline March 15, 2023

https://form.jotform.com/223083667837062

03/09/2023

“I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work.” ~Augusta Savage

We are dedicated to supporting youth in the arts.

Donate to support our mission: https://bit.ly/SocietyArts1983

12/13/2022

Join The Society, Incorporated as we support talented young artists nationwide in our 2022 Showcase, "Reflections of the Black Experience."

11/29/2022

Support us today! https://bit.ly/ChiArts2022Donate

We at the Chicago Chapter for The Arts of The Society, Incorporated thank you for supporting our mission. Thank you for supporting the 2022 Virtual Showcase: Harvesting the Cream of the Crop as We Empower Emerging Young Artists, a local spotlight and part of a national endeavor. If you missed it, it is available for your delight here: https://vimeo.com/772891510

Our primary goal is to support young people in The Arts. We do this by providing exposure to aspiring young artists in the form of local and national showcases; financial assistance for lessons and equipment; and scholarships for continued education. Local programming includes sponsoring attendance to arts events, master classes and meeting artists of all disciplines. Our local partners include the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center (CMDC), Black Girls Dance , Merit School of Music , and the Musical Arts Institute along with other talented arts professionals.

Thank You!
Joyce A. Carter, President
Carolyn Levystien, Vice President
The Chicago Chapter for The Arts

11/19/2022

Please join us virtually for this wonderful celebration of student talent!

Join us today, Saturday, November 19th for our 2022 Virtual Showcase: Harvesting the Cream of the Crop as We Empower Emerging Young Artists. Support local youth and our partners in the arts with their amazing performances. Our Zoom event, hosted by WVON personality, Samantha Thomas begins at 3pm.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rr_vvp_kTjWRFGQMS3SSQA

Download the program:https://www.chisocietyforarts.org/s/Chicago_Chapter_for_The_Arts-2022_Showcase_Program.pdf

Please consider a donation: https://bit.ly/ChiArts2022Donate

The Society, Incorporated, Supporting the Arts, has grown to a national organization with 32 chapters. These chapters assist in the development, building, and work of individual artists and arts institutions. We do this by providing exposure to aspiring young artists in the form of local and national showcases; financial assistance for lessons and equipment; and scholarships for continued education. Local programming includes sponsoring attendance to arts events, master classes and meeting artists of all disciplines. Our local partners include the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center (CMDC) Black Girls Dance, Merit School of Music, and the Musical Arts Institute along with other talented arts professionals.

This Youth Showcase is a local spotlight that is part of a national endeavor. Please consider a donation to support our mission. We hope you will join us!

11/19/2022

Join us today, Saturday, November 19th for our 2022 Virtual Showcase: Harvesting the Cream of the Crop as We Empower Emerging Young Artists. Support local youth and our partners in the arts with their amazing performances. Our Zoom event, hosted by WVON personality, Samantha Thomas begins at 3pm.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rr_vvp_kTjWRFGQMS3SSQA

Download the program:https://www.chisocietyforarts.org/s/Chicago_Chapter_for_The_Arts-2022_Showcase_Program.pdf

Please consider a donation: https://bit.ly/ChiArts2022Donate

The Society, Incorporated, Supporting the Arts, has grown to a national organization with 32 chapters. These chapters assist in the development, building, and work of individual artists and arts institutions. We do this by providing exposure to aspiring young artists in the form of local and national showcases; financial assistance for lessons and equipment; and scholarships for continued education. Local programming includes sponsoring attendance to arts events, master classes and meeting artists of all disciplines. Our local partners include the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center (CMDC) Black Girls Dance, Merit School of Music, and the Musical Arts Institute along with other talented arts professionals.

This Youth Showcase is a local spotlight that is part of a national endeavor. Please consider a donation to support our mission. We hope you will join us!

11/04/2022

Have you had a chance to participate in our Double Good popcorn fundraiser? Less than one day left to support. Here is our direct link for our chapter: https://s.dgpopup.com/073vp3xc Even if you donate on our national link it all goes to support used in the arts nationwide. We thank you!

The Society Foundation, Incorporated is having a DoubleGood popcorn sale in support of our programming and scholarships. The holidays are coming and their delicious Popcorn makes a great gift. Or buy some as a treat for yourself. Please consider making a purchase before our store closes Saturday. We keep 50% of every purchase.

https://s.dgpopup.com/ji330se7

Popcorn not your thing? Consider making a direct donation. https://bit.ly/SocietyDG2022

Support us here or your local chapter!

06/20/2022

06/20/2022

12/07/2021

Please join us for this virtual event in partnership with The Links, Incorporated.

Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green
Dec 13, 2021 08:30 PM
Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The Society, Incorporated Supporting the Arts, in partnership with The Links, Incorporated, is pleased to host a special discussion with Honorary Friend, Jonathan Green at the launch of his new book release celebrating his art and inspiration entitled “Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green” published by the University of South Carolina Press.

The goal of both organizations is to celebrate, educate and embrace the Gullah Spirit and champion the accomplishments of Jonathan Green as we seek to expand our programming opportunities in the area of The Arts. To register, visit the link in our bio (Linktr.ee/TheSocietyInc). This event is open to the public at no charge.