News & Events

28
Oct

November 2024 Newsletter

Check out our November 2024 newsletter, listing Luminarts Fellows’ events and accomplishments, at this link.

02
Oct

October 2024 Newsletter

Check out our October 2024 newsletter, listing Luminarts Fellows’ events and accomplishments, at this link.

22
Aug

September 2024 Newsletter

Check out our September 2024 newsletter, listing Luminarts Fellows’ events and accomplishments, at this link.

26
Aug

2024-2025 Events

Use the links below to register for 2024-2025 events!

 

Classical Piano & Strings Finals: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Arts Club of Chicago

Jazz Improvisation Finals: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Union League Club of Chicago

Classical Voice Finals: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Union League Club of Chicago

StoryStudio Emerging Writers Awards: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Union League Club of Chicago

Visual Arts Exhibition: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM at The John David Mooney Foundation

Luminarts Live: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Union League Club of Chicago
*Arrive early at 5:30pm for an art tour led by the ULCC Docents

 

Past events:

Luminarts Live featuring the Kenny Reichert Quartet: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM at The Union League Club of Chicago
*Hosted by Rebecca and Richard Beem

01
Aug

August Events

Check out our August newsletter, listing Luminarts Fellows’ events and accomplishments, at this link.

24
Jun

July Newsletter

Check out our July newsletter, listing Luminarts Fellows’ events and accomplishments, at this link.

24
Jun

Upcoming Events – Summer/Fall 2024

Please join us for our summer and fall events to celebrate Luminarts artists and the Chicago artistic community!

 

TUESDAYS ON THE TERRACE – Tuesdays June 25 – August 27, 2024

Luminarts is a proud sponsor of the 25th season of MCA Chicago’s Tuesdays on the Terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music on the lawn, then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions.

The season kicks off Tuesday, June 25, at 5:30 PM with Jorge Morataya.

Luminarts Fellow Alexis Lombre will close the season on Tuesday, August 27.

 

NEXT BEGINS NOW – Friday, October 18, 2024

Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s annual Next begins Now returns to The Arts Club of Chicago with a dazzling evening featuring Chicago’s next generation of artists, along with a cocktail reception and dinner. All proceeds support emerging artists with fellowships, project grants, and professional resources.

 

Click the link above to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and purchase tickets!

 

LUMINARTS LIVE – Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Join Luminarts Fellow Kenny Reichert and his band for a happy hour jazz concert in the cozy, intimate setting of the Union League Club of Chicago’s Cafe One.

RSVP here.

06
Feb

You’re Invited to This Season’s Events!

We hope you can join us at one of this season’s events! Click each link below to RSVP!
Jazz Finals
February 21 from 4:30-6 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago
Classical Piano and Strings Finals
March 7 from 5:30-7 PM at the Arts Club of Chicago
Classical Voice Finals
March 19 from 5-7 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago
Luminarts Live featuring Isaiah Collier
April 16 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago, Cafe ONE
Honorary Host: Lynne T. Rinkoski
Visual Arts Finals
April 25 from 5:30-7 PM at the John David Mooney Foundation
114 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
19
Jan

All Luminarts Fellowship Applications Are Now Open!

All Luminarts Fellowship applications are now open!

Are you or someone you know an artist in visual arts, classical music, jazz improvisation, or creative writing? You could win $10,000-$15,000 and be named a Luminarts Fellow!

Jazz Improvisation

Deadline to Apply: February 2

Apply Here in Jazz Improvisation, Instrument or Voice

 

Classical Music

Deadline to Apply: February 9

Apply Here in Classical Voice, Piano, Strings, or Winds

 

Creative Writing

Deadline to Apply: February 15

Apply Here

 

Visual Arts

Deadline to Apply: March 1

Apply Here

 

Applicants must live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop, be between the ages of 18-30, and be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree program, conservatory, or other professional artist development program.

Follow the links above for more information, or contact us at info@luminarts.org.