Celestial Ministries School of Fine Arts: Living the dream through the arts

PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS

Celestial Ministries students participate in public performances, annual programs, and parades. Celestial Ministries also receives invitations from churches, community organizations, and city officials to perform for local events. Students should make every effort to attend these events for the experience and for the exposure of the program.

Martin Luther King Day Program

The Martin Luther King Day “Living the Dream Through the Arts” is our annual public performance for the community to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and to raise support for the School of Fine Arts. Students are required to participate and parents, guardians, and friends are strongly encouraged to attend. Last year, State Representative Art Turner and other community leaders came to show their support for the program.

Awards Ceremony

This year Celestial Ministries will begin having awards ceremonies at the end of each session. Students will be recognized for their achievements in academics, music, leadership, and character. Certificates will be given to every student who faithfully attends the School of Fine Arts. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to attend. 

Back to School Picnic

Every September, Celestial Ministries hosts a back-to-school picnic in Douglas Park for our students. All students enrolled in the School of Fine Arts will receive a backpack with school supplies. Families are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.

Parades

Celestial Ministries has been involved in numerous parades around Chicago. Last summer, Celestial

 Ministries students participated in the Say No to Drugs Parade, the Bud Billiken Parade, and the Alderman Chandler Back to School Parade in North Lawndale. Celestial Ministries pays for the entry costs and float fees. Celestial Ministries students are encouraged to participate in all parades. It is up to each student to inform Celestial Ministries staff of physical or medical conditions that would disqualify them from participation. These students are still required to attend Saturday classes though they are not required to attend extra parade practices. Parent/guardian consent forms must be turned in to Antoinette before the day of the parade for a student to participate. Parents/guardians are invited to march in parades and help supply water and food for the children.