The Foundation for Art and Music in Education

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FAME is proud to celebrate 40 years of inspiring young artists and musicians in Northeast Indiana. What began as a festival has grown into a year round commitment to creativity through summer camps, composition projects, and the Teacher’s Closet. As we mark this milestone, we are grateful for everyone who has been part of our journey and for the young artists who will shape what comes next!

Fort Wayne FAME Festival

FAME’s was founded in 1986 and since then- been presenting an opportunity for students to create, exhibit art and perform music and dance. This year’s cultural theme is Japan.

Date: March 13-14, 2027
Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: Noon – 5 p.m.
Grand Wayne Convention Center

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Summer Fine Arts Camp

Camp Date July 12-17, 2026!

FAME camp is a week-long residential fine arts camp for creative and artistic students ages 8-16 in northern Indiana. Location: Camp Lutherwald.

Sorry, Camp is already full for this year! However for campers who are registered, financial assistance is still available.

FAME CAMP

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FAME CAMP

Composition Project

Northeast Indiana area fourth grade students nominated by their music teachers participate as FAMEous Student Composers and collaborate with FAME’s Composer-in-Residence to create a musical composition.

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Teacher's Closet

FAME’S Teacher’s Closet: Art and Music supplies for area teachers.

Teacher’s Closet

Fusion of Concert Colors

FAME’s Fusion of Concert Colors promotes interdisciplinary arts understanding by encouraging students to draw connections between musical selections and the visual arts.

This year’s musical selection is Dhyaana by South India composers Manjula Ramachandran and Cooper Ford. You may hear the selection on YouTube at Dhyaana, by Manjula Ramachandran and Cooper Ford – Score & Sound

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Teacher’s Closet

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Visiting Artists

The FAME Visiting Artist Program invites Internationally renowned professional artists to be a part of our annual FAME Festival and to visit area schools bringing their talents into the classroom.

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