honor the chiarts legacy
Become a Scholar-Artist Legacy Sponsor
In lieu of our annual benefit, we are choosing to direct every possible dollar toward sustaining mission-critical conservatory programming through June 30, 2026. As the School prepares to transition to a district-managed Fine & Performing Arts High School on July 1, 2026, help us ensure a strong, uninterrupted finish to the school year for ChiArts scholar-artists.
We invite you to become a Scholar-Artist Legacy Sponsor or Supporter — honoring the transformative power of pre-professional arts training at ChiArts and supporting the students who embody that legacy today, especially the Class of 2026.
Whether you choose to sponsor at a leadership level or make a gift that is personally meaningful to you:100% of your support is directed toward student-centered conservatory programming this school year.
your impact in action
Missing the artistry and energy of the live performances at our annual benefit? Experience your impact firsthand by attending one of ChiArts’ spring performances, running now through May.
| Music | 4/22 | Curtain Call Voice |
| Creative Writing | 4/27 | Curtain Call Year 4 |
| Dance | 4/30 | Curtain Call |
| All | 5/7 | AAPI Showcase Exhibition |
| Visual Arts | 5/8 | Senior Showcase Exhibition |
| Theatre | 5/8 | Curtain Call Years 1 & 2 |
| Theatre | 5/15 | Curtain Call Year 3 |
| All | 6/2 | Pride Showcase |
$50,000 | Legacy champion
Legacy Champions are featured across all spring materials. Additionally, these sponsors and up to 10 guests receive: a private conservatory tour, reserved seating at one of our iconic spring performances, and invitations to an exclusive reception at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance celebrating ChiArts Graduation 2026.
$25,000 | Legacy PARTNER
Legacy Partners are recognized across all spring materials. Additionally, these sponsors and up to 8 guests receive: reserved seating at a ChiArts spring performance and invitations to an exclusive reception at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance celebrating ChiArts Graduation 2026.
$10,000 | creative leader
Creative Leaders are recognized across all spring materials. Additionally, these sponsors and up to 6 guests receive: reserved seating at a ChiArts spring performance and invitations to an exclusive reception at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance celebrating ChiArts Graduation 2026.
$5,000 | changemaker
Supporters at this level are recognized in spring performance programs and digital materials. Additionally, these sponsors and up to 4 guests receive reserved seating at a ChiArts spring performance.
$2,500 | Emerging Artist
Supporters at this lever are recognized in digital materials and listed as a recognized sponsor at ChiArts Graduation 2026.
Legacy Supporter
Contribute at a level that is meaningful to you. Every gift helps ensure scholar-artists complete the 2025-2026 school year with the full depth and rigor of the conservatory experience that defines ChiArts.
If you’d like to mail your donation, address to: ChiArts Foundation, PO Box 772076 Chicago, IL 60677-2076.
For any questions or assistance, contact [email protected].
Legacy champion
Elissa Efroymson & Adnaan Hamid / Efroymson Family Fund
The Jim & Kay Mabie Family / Chicago Capital
Legacy Partner
J. Thomas Hurvis & Ann Andersen
Jim & Karen Frank
creative leader
Clifford Law Offices
The Collens Family
Marilynn & Ronald Grais
Mirja Spooner Haffner / The Laksmi Fund
Chardai & Rashod Johnson
Gary Metzner & Scott Johnson
Denis Pierce
changemaker
Anonymous
Erin Clifford & John Kalantzis
Bill & Anne Goldstein
Sandra & Jack Guthman
John McCambridge
Daniel Sethness
emerging artist
Duffie Adelson
Kevork & Rolanda Derderian
Pam & Russ Strobel
*Updated 4/21/26
