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About Us
Promoting learning and leadership through the arts
Since its inception, Hamilton Wings has not only brought together expert artist educators
but also diverse community and educational partners to provide young people
with high quality arts enrichment that attends to their holistic and creative needs
and affords them meaningful avenues for personal expression, personal and social responsibility, and tools for building their cognitive and social skills.
Meet The Team
Our Board of Directors
Donna Anderson - Board President
Murna Hansemann - Vice President
Jeffrey Meyer - Treasurer
Danae Molitor - Fund Development Chair
Dr. Alma Buckner
Luis Cabrera
Adriana Carpio-Palma
Carol Elias
Julie Jindra
Ellie MacKinney
Holly Marshall
Dr. Carolyn O'Neal
Our Story
Founded in 1996 by (the late) Ann Jones, then principal of a challenged elementary school, and (the late) Dr. Rise’ Jones, Hamilton Wings was named in memory of husband, father,
and psychologist Charles Hamilton Jones.
Hamilton Wings was built on a loving memory;
a desire for ALL children to actively and deeply participate in the arts and contribute their voices to the cultural landscape;
an in-school, multi-grade "experiment" that solidified in the minds of the founders the critical importance of high expectations, youth-directed learning, and opportunities for success, even and especially for the "at risk" labeled child;
and a passion for the transformative effects of creating and sharing art.
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Made Possible by:
Hamilton Wings is an In-Residence Ensemble of Elgin Community College.
Hamilton Wings is a grateful recipient of the Seigle Foundation Arts Grant.
Hamilton Wings acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council