HIGHLIGHTS
Like many arts organizations, we are facing a very challenging funding environment. Any donation is much appreciated! Click here to go to our donations page, or learn about a fun way to become a backer of this year's QiXi production by clicking on the QiXi image below!

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Enter our Drawing to Win!Round trip Main Cabin Air Transportation to Shanghai or Beijing for two, courtesy of American Airlines will be raffled at the Qi Xi After Party. You do not need to be present to win! Raffle tickets are just $10 each or 3/$25 and can be purchased at our online store or by calling 312-369-3197.
Free Registration ending on July 31!
CFAS is pleased to announce its Third International Music Composition Competition, “Migratory Journeys.” Prizes will be awarded to composers who create new works inspired by the wandering, resettling, and emigration of Chinese diaspora population through the world. First prize Professional division: $3500, Student division: $500. Click here for links to information and competition guidelines and to register. After free registration ends on July 31, a $25 registration fee will apply.
QiXi: A Chinese Love Story
We are honored that Millennium Park has asked CFAS to reprise QiXi: A Chinese Love Story, our traveling performance which made its debut in July, 2009. This year's performance will be presented August 22, 2010 at 2:30 pm, beginning at Cloud Gate. Adler Planetarium will present companion programming for this year's event. Read more...
Music Festival in Honor of Confucius
This is our annual music performance competition open to young classical musicians of all cultural backgrounds from the greater Chicago area. The 2010 MFHC will be take place at Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago on October 24, 2010. The new repertoire listing is here!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Dance and Music at the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, July 24, Ping Tom Memorial Park.
- Presentation: “Chinese Astrology - Connecting Heaven and Earth” and preview of “QiXi: A Chinese Love Story” at the Adler Planetarium, August 15, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
- “Qi-Xi, a Chinese Love Story”, a colorful traveling performance of music, dance and martial arts celebrating the Chinese creation myth of the Milky Way. Begins at Cloud Gate at 2:30 p.m. August 22, 2010, Millennium Park.
- Music Festival in Honor of Confucius, Music Performance Competition, Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College, October 24.


Overview
The Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Illinois in the United States. Founded in 1984, CFAS is dedicated to the education and promotion of the Chinese arts. In a culturally diverse society such as Chicago, CFAS provides programs and activities that promote the understanding of Chinese culture through music and other fine arts.
Our mission is summarized in our 3-D principles: