The 3Arts Awards program supports our city’s most precious assets—artists. Annually, ten Chicago artists producing exceptional, distinctive work receive $25,000 awards to put to use according to their individual needs and priorities. They may wish to complete projects, purchase equipment, pay for child care, rent workspace, make health insurance payments, or take the time to focus on the development of new work—there are no strings attached.
The significant amount of the award reflects our organization’s desire to have a substantial impact. That impact stretches and deepens when others join our efforts. On behalf of the artists we serve, we are grateful for the extraordinary commitment of our Award Partners.
If you are interested in becoming an Award Partner, please contact us at 312-443-9621.
2017 Award Partners:
3Arts Community Award Donors
The Chandler Family
Denise & Gary Gardner
Esther Grisham Grimm & Heidi O'Neill
Stan Lipkin & Evelyn Appell Lipkin
In honor of Samuel G. Roberson Jr.
2018
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T. Ayo Alston
Dancer & Drummer
Southwest Airlines Awardee
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Sandra Delgado
Playwright & Actor
Community Awardee
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Brittany "BrittanE" Edwards
Vocalist & Musician
SIF Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation Awardee
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Dianna Frid
Visual Artist
Chandler Family Awardee
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Leida "Lady Sol" Garcia
Teaching Artist & Mentor
RH, Restoration Hardware Awardee
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Ben LaMar Gay
Musician & Storyteller
Stan Lipkin & Evelyn Appell Lipkin Awardee
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Huong Ngo
Interdisciplinary Artist
Reva & David Logan Foundation Awardee
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Christine Pascual
Costume Designer
Lakeside Bank Awardee
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Elgin Bokari T. Smith
Graphic Artist & Educator
Denise & Gary Gardner Awardee
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Anna Martine Whitehead
Performance Maker
HMS Fund Awardee