This page serves to acknowledge the generosity shown to CAPE that allows us to serve the thousands of students, families, teachers and teaching artists every year.
Tribute Gifts
From time to time, gifts are made to CAPE in memory of or in honor of a loved one. This wall serves as presentation of Tribute Gifts such as memorials and honorary gifts to CAPE on behalf of loved ones. Every gift makes a difference.
In Memory of Scott Sikkema
- Jenny Siegenthaler, 10/31/23 I am thinking about all who were fortunate to work with and learn from Scott
- JoDe Dietch, 11/7/23 In honor of Scott Sikkema’s dreams
- Sherry Cowan, 11/7/23 Honoring the memory of our dear friend Scott Sikkema a lovely human.
- Rachel N. Stempel, 11/15/23 Scott was a talented and kind gentleman who cared a great deal about CAPE and all its students.
- Mary Rossi, 11/28/23
- Elizabeth Whiting, 12/3/23
- Marina Lopez, 12/5/23 Scott was amazing in his work at CAPE. His support for experimentation, creativity and thoughtful inquiry allowed me wonderful collaborations with teaching artists. I will miss our conversations that would aways end in laughter. Walk on in beauty Scott.
- Carol Friedman, 12/14/23
- Jacqueline Samuel, 12/18/23
- Terra Foundation for American Art, 10/31/23
- JoDe Dietsch, 11/7/23
- Sherry Cowan, 11/7/23
- Jacqueline Samuel, 12/18/23
- Melinda Russo, 12/30/23
To make a gift in memory of Scott Sikkema, click here.
In Memory of…
- Monica Skylas by Sarah Millar on 8/11/2020
- Monica Skylas by John Dillenbeck on 12/31/2022
- Justin Roa by Cara Rufo on 3/4/2023
- Yildiz Yetkin by Mutlu Yetkin on 4/14/2023
- Ben Blackman by Patricia Tuchman on 6/27/23
- Jack Siprut by Cayla & Preston Poore on 10/20/23
- Doreah Salti by Giovanni Giannotti on 2/17/24
- Jack Collom by Luis Valadez on 6/10/24
- Gregory Doyle by Diala Kasir on 11/21/24
- Nicole Merino by Neel Pandya on 12/3/24
If you would like to make a gift to CAPE in memory, or honor, of a special person, please do so here. You may do so anonymously or with recognition.
In Honor of…
- The Southside by Mary Ellen Ziegler on 12/31/22
- The Board by Nancy Emrich Freeman on 12/19/22
- Carol Eastin by Judy Freeman on 12/9/22
- Colin and Liz Molburg by Erin Molburg on 12/4/22
- Knitting at the Estate Retreat 2022 by Steven Fegert on 9/17/22
- Ngoc Mai Doan by Louis Giller on 8/29/22
- Lila Frydman by Melissa Frydman on 8/3/22
- Jack Siprut, lifelong educator, by Cayla and Preston Poore on 10/20/23
- Amy Rasmussen by Della Leavitt on 11/28/23
- Chicago teachers who collaborate with artists by Mary Ellen Ziegler on 11/28/23
- Jenny Steinman Heyden by Anne LePlae on 12/15/23
- Carol Eastin by Judy Freeman on 12/30/23
- Cindy Blair & Ray Ives by Melissa Ockerman on 7/26/24
- Kyle Johnson by Seth Feinberg on 12/3/24
- Murphy School by Michele Sera on 12/3/24
- Mekia Hearn by Sheila Gailey Craig on 12/3/24
Recurring Gifts
When you donate to CAPE, your gift goes right where it is needed most. These friends have chosen to make their gifts to CAPE multiple times per year! Join us in appreciating this recurring support.
- Rebecca Allard
- Michael Connally
- Adam Engle
- Nicholas Huryk
- Courtney Kenny
- Judi Lapinsohn
- Valerie Lim
- Susan Murphy