2026 3Arts/MSUFCU Community Award

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A Collective Act of Support: The 2026 3Arts/MSUFCU Community Award Campaign is Here!

Chicago is defined by the artists who live and work here. They are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, shaping ideas into physical existence. Each year, we invite you to join us in honoring one extraordinary artist with a $30,000 unrestricted 3Arts Award. Your contributions—from $5 and up—make this possible. Every gift counts.  

And thanks to the generous support of MSU Federal Credit Union, your contributions will have twice the impact! They will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $15,000! 

Funds raised beyond our goal will go toward our responsive grant programs aimed to help artists navigate moments of crisis (3ER) or seize opportunities that can advance their careers (3-Opp).

About This Project

"The fact that this award comes from a bunch of people, from all over, trusting that this award is going to someone really active in their community –– I couldn’t be more aligned. They believe in artists and they believe in community. I’m excited to see who they’ll be, and deeply grateful.”

~Wendy Clinard, 2025 3Arts/MSUFCU Community Awardee

 Each year, Chicago artists who reflect our mission receive 3Arts Awards of $30,000, with no strings attached. Artists may use the awards to support new work, pay off debt, purchase equipment, travel, or start a savings account, or however they wish. For most of them, our award is the first they have been recognized for their vital role in sustaining the arts.

An unrestricted award is significant on its own, but 3Arts Awards represent more than just cash. They are the entry point to career-spanning support that helps artists build momentum over time. 3Arts awardees are eligible for project funding, residency fellowships, informal and formal professional development, and promotion. Learn more about the 3Arts Awards selection process and past recipients.

SAVE THE DATE! We will celebrate the new Community Award recipient on October 26 during the 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration at the Harris Theater.

Thank yous

Contribute any amount or choose from the levels below.

• $10
  Our eternal gratitude! Every amount counts and will make an artist feel valued. ($10.00 is tax deductible.)
• $50
  Above, plus your name listed onscreen at the 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration on October 26, 2026. ($50.00 is tax deductible.)
• $150
  Above, plus one complimentary ticket to the 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration on October 26, 2026. ($30.00 is tax deductible.)
• $300
  Above, plus an additional complimentary ticket to the 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration on October 26, 2026. ($60.00 is tax deductible.)
• $500
  Above, plus VIP reserved seating for your two tickets to the 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration. ($260.00 is tax deductible.)
• $1000
  Above, plus an invitation to join us at an event or performance by the 2026 Community Awardee. ($700.00 is tax deductible.)

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3Arts

Founded in 1912, with a history centered on women artists, 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that supports artists working in the performing, teaching, and visual arts in the Chicago metropolitan area, including women artists, artists of color, and Deaf and …

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