Sat, May 2nd, 2026

Gather your friends to purchase tickets. Tickets on sale March 16th!

The Woman’s Club of Evanston has selected ARTSiE as the beneficiary of its 2026 Spring Benefit, supporting arts education and community connection across Evanston and greater Chicagoland.

This festive evening will welcome approximately 200 guests for dinner, dancing, and fundraising in support of ARTSiE’s mission to engage and empower children and families through excellence in arts and education. Proceeds will expand programming with community partners and support initiatives like PhotoVoice classes and the historic Fleetwood-Jourdain community mural, set for dedication in summer 2026.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. 🎨

ARTSiE engages and empowers children and families through equity and excellence in arts and education programming, bridging and strengthening cultures and communities in the Chicagoland area.

Welcome to ARTSiE!

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Welcome to ARTSiE! *

Making A Difference!

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    CHILDREN

    turned into rising artists through our programs

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    FAMILIES

    inspired by the arts

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    TEACHERS

    given specific arts in education training

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    YEARS

    transforming lives through arts in education

Program Goals

Children participating in an art activity, using paint rollers on paper at a community event, with adults and other children in the background.
  • Improve reading comprehension.

  • Heighten social-emotional awareness and connection.

  • Increase parent & family engagement.

  • Shift teacher instructional practices.

  • “I wanted to thank you for having this program. My child absolutely loves his Wednesdays after school. He’s excited each and every week. My husband and I are very pleased that he’s so happy and has found some interest in something besides his iPad. So thank you.”

    -Lisa, Parent

  • “It is such a joy for families to have a shared experience where they can talk about ideas and listen to each other. You are providing this opportunity through ARTSiE, and we are grateful to have Imagine U be part of your world.”

    — Lynn Kelso, Artistic Director of Imagine U

  • “Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. My daughter loved it and looked forward to this class every Tuesday.”

    -ARTSiE Parent

  • “My child believes in herself.  Since my daughter has participated in the program, her self confidence and willingness to participate has soared.  She's like another kid.”

    — ARTSiE Parent

  • “Something wonderful happened. Victor read How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas out loud. First- yes first!- time he has done that. He has gained confidence from reading out loud in literacy program.”

    -Marty, Parent

  • “I am more than pleased with how [Literacy through the Arts] serves the community, reaching all of the youth. It’s a source of pride and enrichment for Hanover Park and the neighboring suburbs.”

    — Rod Craig, Mayor of Hanover Park, IL

  • “Now I see how much my daughter appreciates reading. She now prefers reading a book rather than watching TV.”

    — Shanelle Davis, Parent

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