Academy of the Arts Launches 500 for 100 Challenge as Alesia Family Foundation Pledges $100,000 to the Academy
Academy of the Arts, a new, non-profit academic and art school in Chicago’s western suburbs, raised nearly $200,000 last week at its first major fundraising event, a concert and reception featuring Broadway performers, including a $100,000 grant from the Alesia Family Foundation. The Academy also announced a new campaign called the 500 for $100 Challenge to secure another $600,0000 and solidify its projection to begin programming this fall. - February 25, 2022
Broadway Stars Gather & Perform in Naperville: New West Suburban Arts Academy to Host Feb. 18 Gala & Concert
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway’s biggest shows including Olympian turned Broadways's Peter Pan Cathy Rigby; Arlington Hts., IL. native & Broadway veteran Karen Mason of Mamma Mia, and more. - February 14, 2022