Vote for Dean!

DGN’s AP Computer Art Student Dean Darhussein has made the top 10 entries in the annual Illinois Tollway Map Contest!

More than 120 students from 25 schools throughout the region, from Chicago to Rockford, participated in the art contest.

Online voting will determine the 4 prize-winning finalists.

Vote for Dean's Entry #3

Here's the link:

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY MAP CONTEST VOTING

Vote window is only open for a short time, so vote now!

Did You Know..BEHIND THE DGN FINE ARTS MARK

Appearing for the first time in 2015-2016, the Fine Arts Department logo and identity represent the unified music and visual arts disciplines at Downers Grove North High School, as well as the Friends of Fine Arts parents' organization.

The mark builds upon the District 99 shield, a symbol  common to both Downers Grove high schools, forming a field of solid DGN Purple and expressing community values.

Within the field, a single point of light represents the intuitive spark of an idea, generating the desire to create. The idea may manifest into many artistic directions and travel as far as passion will drive it.

Vectors emanate from the point, evoking a spotlight on students' accomplishments. They extend beyond the confines of the field to suggest a lifelong journey in the arts.

The mark was designed pro bono by Scott Theisen, DGN parent and a creative director at renowned Chicago design firm VSA Partners.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club with DGN Chamber Choir - Free Concert October 7th

Welcome to FOFA - Looking For Additional Volunteers!

Welcome to the New Year and to the DGN Friends of Fine Arts!  We will be using this Blogspot instead of a newsletter to share information. Look for news and announcements on this site.  To begin, there are several open positions on the board for the 2017-2018 school year.  If you are interested in getting involved, take a look at this list and let us know how you would like to help.  They are:

Spiritwear Co-Chair

~ Assist and Work with other Spiritwear Co-Chair to run the Spiritwear Program. 

Band Banquet Co-Chair

~ Work with the other Co-Chair to organize and arrange details of the Spring Band banquet.

Orchestra Hospitality Co-Chair 

~ Arrange for and coordinate refreshments and decorations for orchestra concerts at North and for special events for students and parents.

Visual Arts Hospitality Committee

~ Arrange for and coordinate refreshments and decorations at art shows and special events for students and parents.

Band Banquet Raffle Co-Chair

~ Organize and coordinate raffle donations from community members and band families.

~ Set up and run the raffle at the band banquet.

~ Both positions are open.

Orchestra Banquet Raffle Co-Chair

~ Organize and coordinate raffle donations from community members and orchestra families.

~ Set up and run raffle at the orchestra banquet. 

To volunteer or ask any questions contact Kimberly Schmurr, VP of Volunteering and Hospitality Resources, at Volunteers.DGNFOFA@gmail.com,

Artfully yours,

Barb Friedel 

Happy New Year!

Welcome to the 2017-18 academic year! We are excited to extend a warm greeting to all new DGN Fine Arts families, and members of the Class of 2021! We look forward to working with you in the months and years to come!