Welcome to CAF

The Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s (CAF) mission is to develop and promote programs that support education, civic responsibility, and the arts for children and young adults in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Our emphasis is on programs that the…Continue Reading »

Latest News

2012 Jazz Improvisation Results

On the night of February 15, in front of a packed audience at Buddy Guy’s Legends, the CAF awarded $17,000 to the up and coming jazz musicians of Chicago.  Congratulations to all of our finalists! Future Stars Hailey Fairmen -… Continue Reading »


2011 Classical Music Competition Results

The Union League Civic & Arts Foundation Young Adult Music Scholarship auditions were held on April 30th, May 3rd, 5th, and 7th in Rudolph Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University. In November, application and requirement sheets were submitted to conservatories, colleges,… Continue Reading »