top of page

FAME in the Press

Screenshot 2025-03-27 at 2.24.33 PM.png

Chicago is home to some incredible young and talented artists but their access to arts education is not always equal, that's where the FAME center comes in.

Screenshot 2025-03-27 at 2.11.59 PM.png

Sheila Fortson, Founder and Executive Director of FAME Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Rhythm & Roots: A Celebration of Black History & Artistry an event that takes place this weekend. The event celebrates Black artistry and honors Black women during Women’s History Month. They have a goal of raising $40,000 for their children’s summer camp.

IMG_5217.jpg

FAME Center is hosting Rhythm & Roots to raise $40,000 to sponsor 60 children for arts camps.

IMG_6213.JPG

FAME is a multidisciplinary nonprofit that focuses on art and music education and making that education accessible to young people in Chicago.

abc7 news segment 2024.jpg

A non-profit center for the arts is making Chicago Proud in their quest to find a new home.

Screen Shot 2024-11-13 at 12.14.38 PM.png

South Loop Arts Center in danger of losing its space. Here's how you can help.

fame on fox32 2024.jpg

Sheila Fortson and Rebecca Clendenen share their vision for the FAME Center and the importance of expanding access to arts education among Chicago's South and West sides.

IMG_9524.JPG

Chicago FAME Center Gives Children the Gift of the Arts

Screen Shot 2023-02-13 at 9.51.31 AM.png

Moody Alumnus Helps Chicago's FAME Center Expand Music and Art Programming for Under-Resourced Kids

Screen Shot 2022-10-17 at 2.23.26 PM.png

FAME Center in South Loop Brings Music, Art, and Theater to Kids in South Loop

IMG_6237.jpeg

Providing Kids with Music, Theater, and Art Classes

1319 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605

312-469-0667

© 2025 FAME Center

FAME Center is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. EIN: 83-2170757

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
bottom of page