Consists of two side projects embarked upon by the Ravinia administrators: a series of art exhibits, 1960 to 1982, and the Michaels Awards, 1962-1971. The art exhibits began in 1955 and displayed different varieties of art and sculpture, many times by living artists. For most years the art displayed was modern. In the 1970's Ravinia enlisted the Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt to assist in choosing the art to be displayed and contacting the artists. The Michaels Award was a scholarship awarded to young performers to study for a year at a music school of the finalist's choosing.