The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2026, Friday, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva. The Hall of Fame honors those Fox Valley artists by birth or residence who have dedicated themselves to the creative life.

Class of 2026 Inductees are:

Susan S. Starrett will receive the premiere Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.

At its inception over 25 years ago, the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) focused on promoting traditional classical arts — a dream of area arts leaders that took form during 2000 millennium celebrations.

The project evolved into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization that gives public recognition to artists associated with the Fox Valley. A second objective of the FVAHF is to ensure a strong cultural legacy for future generations.

The Class of 2026 includes two of its youngest inductees ever: Leslie Hunt and Courtney Reed. And with the addition of inductees from folk and progressive music, the group has expanded its definition of what "the arts" mean today in a world where they are necessary for individual and communal well-being.

The event is open to the public and tickets are $75 per person. A portion of the proceeds from the induction banquet are used to promote the arts in the Fox Valley with a free event for children and the community.

Learn more about the event.

Information provided by the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame.

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