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Some random thoughts and happenings with FAME-
January 14, 2026
This year’s Fusion winners are-
- Arcola Elementary – Quin Gregg
- Aspen Meadow Elementary – Daisy Christman
- Canterbury School – Lucille Anspach
- Churubusco Elementary – Hannah Liebing
- Cedar Canyon Elementary – Taylor Handley
- Covington Elementary – Jimena Colorado Zopata
- Eel River Elementary – Layla Egly
- Hickory Center Elementary – Joely Martinez Romero
- Irwin Elementary – Layla Tullis
- Most Precious Blood – Nora G.
- Oakview Elementary – Chandler Wilson
- Perry Hill Elementary – Raina Bennett
- Queen of Angels – Jade E.
- Study Elementary – Evelyn Glackin
Congratulations to all the winners and participants!
December 22, 2025
Merry Christmas Everyone! Happy Holidays and see you in 2026!
October 3, 2025
Dear Teachers,
We would like to let you know that we do have a delay on the Composition Project due to some scheduling and location conflicts, but we are working hard to get that figured out.
Fusion of Concert Colors is ready and you can find everything you need to participate, including the music selection, on our website. The deadline to register to participate is December 12, 2025.
Have a great weekend!
FAME Board of Directors
FAME
info@famearts.org
September 27, 2025
The music selection for Fusion of Concert Colors is Dhyaana:
FAME’s Fusion of Concert Colors promotes interdisciplinary arts understanding by encouraging students to draw connections between musical selections and the visual arts. For more information about Fusion and registration, go to Fusion of Concert Colors – FAME
August 28, 2025
FAME Teacher’s Meeting was today. This year’s theme is South Asia. For more information, go to
August 23, 2025
FAME at Arts United 2025 Taste of the Arts!
June 30, 2025
This year’s cultural them is:
South Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Maldives
More information will be coming soon.
June 7, 2025
FAME at PBS Explorer Day! Click on picture to see pictures and videos from Explorer Day. Days
April 29, 2025
Pictures from Mayor’s Choice Reception. A special thank you to Mayor Sharon Tucker and her staff at City of Fort Wayne Government for their partnership!
March 12, 2025
Three Days Till FAME FESTIVAL (March 15-16)!!!
Part of the FAME Festival is the Mayor’s Choice Award, our Mayor Sharon Tucker will chose her favorite artwork from the artwork exhibited at the Festival! Her favorites will be displayed at Citizen’s Square!
February 21, 2025
FAME Festival is only three weeks away. Support FAME by donating!
February 11, 2025
We are looking for Volunteers to help at the Festival!
January 9, 2025
Dear Teachers,
WELCOME BACK! I hope you all had a lovely holiday break. We are busy prepping things for the FAME festival in March. Please be sure to register. (link below)
https://famearts.org/calendar/fort-wayne-fame-festival-registration-deadline/
In other news our Composition Project is moving forward nicely. Our Composer in Residence Troy Webdell released the score to the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Youth Ballet and Children’s Choir this week for the next phase of development. We are excited to see the final product at the Festival.
Stay warm and well!
Kryste M Wallen
Executive Director
FAME
famearts.org
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year from FAME!!
November 25, 2024
October 3, 2024
Dear Teachers,
We enjoyed seeing all of you who came out to our annual Teacher’s Meeting. If you were unable to attend you missed a wonderful meal in the spirit of the Caribbean. Don’t worry we have your back, the Teacher Packet is electronic this year and will update as we get closer to event and festival times. See link below.
https://famearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Fusion_Packet_2025-1.pdf
In other news our Composition Project kicked off this week so we are officially on island time and very excited to begin our year of cultural exploration. Tides and Tales of the Caribbean with a focus on Jamaica, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic and Cuba. We hope you will join us.
Have a spooktacular day!
Kryste M Wallen
Executive Director
FAME
famearts.org
September 30, 2024
FAME’s long time business manager, Christine Thompson have retired today. She served with three different FAME Executive Directors! FAME wishes for her a happy and very deserved retirement!
September 19, 2024
Dear Teachers,
Just a friendly reminder that our Composition Project registration deadline is fast approaching. We still have availability for your recommended students to participate in this unique experience. Reminder there is no cost for the students in this event. Space is limited sign up today! I have included links for more information below. We also have teacher’s closet art and music supplies please submit your requests per the link below.
Have a great day!
Kryste M Wallen
Executive Director
FAME
famearts.org
* COMPOSITION PROJECT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY SEPT 27,2024
PROJECT SESSIONS
OCT 2 & 3 4-6 PM
https://famearts.org/composition-project/
https://famearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/composition-packet2025-3.pdf
September 5, 2024
Pictures and handouts from the FAME Teacher’s Meeting are available here.
August 29, 2024
FAMOUS NOTES – SEPTEMBER
Dear Teachers,
I hope everyone is settled in and their school year is off to a smooth start. Before you go into a well deserved long weekend I wanted to remind you about our annual teacher’s meeting coming up next week. I’ve included information below. Please be sure to RSVP if you plan to attend so we can be sure to have plenty of snacks for all. That’s right I said SNACKS!!
Have a great holiday!
Kryste M Wallen
Executive Director
FAME
info@famearts.org Phone: (260) 247-7325
August 26, 2024
Coming very Quickly! The FAME Annual Teacher’s Meeting!
August 24, 2024
Photos from FAME at the 2024 Arts United Taste of the Arts! Click on the picture to see the photo gallery.
August 8, 2024
FAMOUS NOTES – August
Dear Teachers,
WELCOME BACK! I hope everyone had a GREAT summer break. We are busy planning everything for our upcoming year of FAME programming. We will be at Taste of the Arts later this month and our Teacher’s Meeting is coming up in early September. We hope to see you at both events!
Have a great day!
Kryste M Wallen
Executive Director
FAME
famearts.org
July 25, 2024
This year’s cultural theme:
- “Tides and Tales,” Caribbean countries: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico
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