Free Spirit Community Arts + Media

10/06/2026

We had so much fun this past summer but we're still falling for Free Spirit programs this season 🍂 Read our recent newsletter (link in bio) to see more summer memories and learn more about what you can expect this fall 🍁

09/30/2026

See how we spent our summer and what we're looking forward to this fall. Learn more and donate today to support our thriving media arts programming at freespiritmedia.org. - https://mailchi.mp/freespiritmedia/fall-2026

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our banking event last week at BUILD Chicago! If you missed it but are interested in learning more about setting up your own bank account, reach out to [email protected] to get connected with resources 💸

09/10/2026

Do you need a bank account? 💲 Join our FREE financial literacy and banking workshop next Thursday at 4 PM at BUILD Chicago. Bring your ID to open a bank account with one of several local banking institutions including PNC and Wintrust Bank. This workshop is open to ALL teens and young adults in need of bank accounts whether you're enrolled in our programs or not! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Program Manager Justus White at [email protected] with more information 💸

09/08/2026

New EXTENDED DEADLINE: Submit your application for the 2026 Screenwriting Cohort by Friday, September 18th! Join a creative community of Chicago filmmakers and storytellers ages 18-25 and work together to develop the treatment for a short screenplay to be produced next spring during the 2027 Production Cohort. Questions? Contact [email protected] ✍🏽

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

We have two new Teen Program offerings taking place at BUILD Chicago this fall! Spots are limited, so visit our website (link in bio) to register your middle or high school artist today 🍁

08/17/2026

We’re hiring a part-time Emerging Teaching Artist (ETA) to co-facilitate our after school programs for middle and high school artists. This is a one year role co-leading programs while gaining teaching artist mentorship from an experienced Teaching Artist (TA). We’re accepting applications until September 1, 2026. Please view the full job description and apply at freespiritmedia.org/about (link in bio!). Questions? Please contact [email protected].

08/14/2026

Applications to join our 2026 Screenwriting Cohort are now live! Visit freespiritmedia.org/programs (link in bio) for more information. Submit your application by Friday, September 4th 📝💻

08/06/2026

Members of the Alumni Affinity Group will be giving away backpacks and supplies for students entering grades K-12 TOMORROW at BUILD Chicago’s End-of-Summer Bash starting at noon! Bring your whole family for an afternoon of fun, games, bounce houses, food, and community resources. Visit Free Spirit Alumni at their table tomorrow to claim your bag while supplies last 🎒📏✏️✂️📓☀️