At The Society, Incorporated Chicago Chapter for the Arts, our mission is to help students integrate artistic concepts across multiple art forms, including Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts by fostering creativity and innovation Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts. Join us on our journey supporting The Arts and youth in Chicago.
The Chicago Chapter for The Arts
Founded September 8, 2001 Chicago, Illinois
Founders: Margie Nellums-Lee & the late Jocelyn Jordan
Charter members:
Etta Moten Barnett (noted Chicago actress who played the first Bess in George Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess)
Dr. Gwendolyn B. Lee – noted educator and past National President.
Chapter Mission
To provide friendship and social exchange among members
To function as a resource for young people in the arts, and,
To promote educational, civic, and cultural experiences within the community
Chapter Vision
The Chicago Chapter of the Arts desires to help students to connect and integrate artistic concepts across multiple art forms; the chapter will encourage students to explore their inherent abilities in the arts and therefore illuminate aspects of themselves.
On behalf of the 25 members of The Society, Incorporated, Chicago Chapter for The Arts, I welcome you to our website. Learn more about this community service organization that guides experiences by empowering and promoting youth as they explore the Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts. Thank you for your interest and your willingness to support the young and aspiring in their quest to discover the value of The Arts.
Your donations will make a difference and make a way for us address community needs and Harvesting The Cream of The Crop While Empowering Emerging Young Artists.
Again, thank you.
Joyce A. Carter, President
The Society, Incorporated, Chicago Chapter for The Arts
Chicago Chapter Elected Board 2022-24
President: Joyce A. Carter
Vice President and Program Chair: Carolyn Levystein
Recording /Corresponding Secretary: Nadine DeJohnette
Treasurer: Carol Bullock
Financial Secretary: Tanya Davis
Our Chapter’s Biennial Youth Showcase Represents an Honest Commitment to Youth and to The Arts
View our most recent showcase Harvesting The Cream of The Crop While Empowering Emerging Young Artists
In alternating years, the chapter presents talent in the making, highlighting up and coming youth artists in all areas of The Arts in a public showcase. Our talented students pursue The Arts from grade school to college and we welcome the ability to champion their interests.
Among those showcased in the past was Maestro Harrell who played the young Ali in the film The Greatest and Simba in the 2003-2004 Chicago production of The Lion King.
Showcase Locations span the greater Chicago Area: Midway Marriott, South Shore Cultural Center, Bronzeville Children’s Museum, Nicole Gallery, Flossmoor Country Club, Olympia Fields Country Club, Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and DuSable Black History Museum
Featured Performances By:
Black Girls Dance
Will Carter
Chicago Urban Chamber String Ensemble
Michael Manson
Erfuru Hawa Kilolo Harmon Miller
Joshua Moon
Kristin Payne
Virtual Success and a Memorable Presentation of Superior National Talents
The 2022 National Arts Showcase, Reflections on the Black Experience featured talent from across the nation with special guests including Honorary Member and celebrated author Natalie Baszile, PHILADANCO artistic director Joan Meyers Brown, actress and producer Daphne Maxwell Reid and Honorary Friends music director and conductor Darryl Archibald and contemporary artist Kevin Cole.
The Chicago Chapter for the Arts submissions included The Chicago Urban String Ensemble and Joshua Mhoon, who was the 3rd Place Instrumental Arts winner.