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Through a generous gift from the Glasser & Rosenthal families, BandWith was able to purchase a 25,000 sq. ft. building in East Garfield Park, a block away from where the program had its start 10 years ago.

BANDWITH'S COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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JOIN US IN MAKING IT HAPPEN

WAYS TO DONATE

ONLINE: Follow the Donate link below

BY MAIL:   Send to BandWith Chicago, 212 S. Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

oTHER WAYS TO HELP

BandWith is grateful to also accept gifts of stock, gifts from donor advised funds, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from retirement plans.
If your foundation or company would like to receive a funding proposal, please contact: annie@bandwithchicago.net.

2022

Capital Campaign Launched

BandWith kicked off fundraising efforts to build a permanent performing arts center in East Garfield Park.

2023

$8M+ Raised for the Project

Thanks to incredible donors—including the Glasser & Rosenthal families. BandWith secured over $8 million to make the dream real.

2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Shovels hit the ground as construction officially began at the new 25,000 sq. ft. home just blocks from our original program site.

2025

Construction Underway

Progress is moving fast. The space is taking shape; walls, rooms, and performance areas are coming to life.

Fall 2025 

RIBBON CUTTING 

The BandWith Performing Arts Center opens its doors—ready to welcome students, families, and the entire community.

KEY MILESTONES

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

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A Community Hub

The building’s ample size allows room for meaningful partnerships. We are building with community partners that grasp both the inherent benefits of a performing arts education, as well as the potential of the project to be a lasting resource for the community.

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our vision

The building’s ample size allows room for meaningful partnerships. We are building with community partners that grasp both the inherent benefits of a performing arts education, as well as the potential of the project to be a lasting resource for the community.

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OUR PROGRESS

Every shovel, every brick, every step, our new performing arts center is becoming a reality. From groundbreaking to walls going up, the space is transforming thanks to your support.

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Power the Progress

The work is in motion, but we’re not done yet. Help us finish strong by supporting the final stages of construction and ensuring BandWith’s doors open to even more youth, artists, and community voices. 

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