OUR MISSION: The Union League Civic & Arts Foundation develops and promotes programs that support education, civic responsibility and the arts for children and young adults in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Our Scope: Our emphasis is on programs the Civic & Arts Foundation initiates, develops and funds. The Civic & Arts Foundation’s programs target financial need and merit. Our History: In 1949, with the spearheading influence of Dr. Edward Moss Martin (1895-1985), the Foundation was established as a public, not-for-profit charitable and educational organization. The Foundationís mission is one of community enrichment. Our Funding: The Union League Civic & Art Foundationí’s programs are funded from tax-deductible donations, largely from the membership of the Union League Club of Chicago, and also from the public throughout the United States. In addition, fundraising events are organized annually, the most important being the Annual Ball and Auction. Our Beneficiaries: The awardees of our unique internally run cultural scholarship competitions are promising young people enrolled in high schools, art schools, colleges, and universities with remarkable talents in the disciplines of music, visual arts and creative writing. The Foundation’s civic programming enhances opportunities and civic responsibility for Chicagoí’s young people. The Front Line: Anne Shea, Executive Director, Katherine Hurley, Development & Communications Coordinator, bring twenty years of experience in managing and nurturing youth oriented programs. They work under the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Counsel is offered and work shared by standing Committees comprised of the Union League Civic & Arts Foundationís members and outstanding Chicago citizens. They work under the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Counsel is offered and work shared by standing Committees comprised of the Union League Civic & Arts Foundationís members and outstanding Chicago citizens.
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