Donate The 50th Anniversary of the Lawyers for the Creative Arts! In 1972, a group of talented lawyers founded Lawyers for the Creative Arts to give creative people much needed access to free legal help. Distinguished Service to the Arts Honorees Erin Harkey (Commissioner) Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events The Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, Homer Hans Bryant (Artistic Director & Founder) Full Spectrum Features, Eugene Sun Park (Executive Director & Founder) Congo Square Theatre, Ericka Ratcliff (Artistic Director) & Charlique C. Rolle (Executive Director) Chicago West Community Music Center, Howard (Executive Director) & Darlene Sandifer (Managing Director) Thomas R. Leavens Awardees Stacy Streur Marci Rolnik Walker Rose Ann Vargas Donate