creative quill
creative quill is a hand-painted feather mini created to celebrate creativity and support the next generation of artists. it is the signature mini of feathers for the future, nora fleming’s arts-focused giving initiative.
inspired by imagination, storytelling, and the belief that creativity has the power to connect and uplift, creative quill is a symbol of ideas taking flight.
feathers for the future
feathers for the future is nora fleming’s commitment to supporting the arts through meaningful, creative giving. at the center of this initiative is creative quill, a mini designed with purpose, impact, and heart.
supporting The Chicago Academy for the Arts (caa)
through feathers for the future, a portion of the proceeds from every creative quill mini sold directly supports The Chicago Academy for the Arts (CAA), an independent high school dedicated to nurturing young artists across visual arts, music, dance, theater, writing, and more.
these funds help provide resources, opportunities, and support for students as they develop their craft and pursue creative futures. when you choose creative quill, you’re helping young artists take their next step. each creative quill mini is hand painted, making every piece unique. whether given as a meaningful gift or displayed as a symbol of inspiration, creative quill carries purpose beyond the paint. because when creativity is supported, it doesn’t just inspire. it takes flight.
one-of-a-kind auction feathers
painted by nora & justin
two exclusive creative quill minis have been hand painted by nora fleming founder, nora napientek, and songwriter justin tranter, a proud CAA alumnus and longtime supporter of the school.
these one-of-a-kind pieces are available through a special auction, with proceeds benefiting The Chicago Academy for the Arts.
student-painted creative quills
created by CAA students
as part of feathers for the future, a limited number of creative quill minis have been hand painted by students of the chicago academy for the arts. each mini is completely unique and selected at random, making every purchase a meaningful surprise.
student-painted minis offer a direct way to support arts education while owning a truly one-of-a-kind mini.
our giving legacy
giving back has long been part of the nora fleming story. over six years, our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raised more than $1.1 million to support life-saving treatment and research. our band together program continued that spirit by supporting a variety of charitable organizations through community-driven giving.
band together program
together, we made a difference with ten colorful bands. a portion of every band sold supported nonprofit organizations meaningful to the nora fleming team and the communities we were proud to support.
feathers for the future (and creative quill) proudly build on this legacy of generosity, creativity, and community.