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"A mind is not a vessel to be filled,
it is a fire to be ignited."


- Plutarch

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Flashpoint - the spark that ignites
creativity, imagination and innovation.


​Flashpoint offers engaging improvisatory events
that focus on creative experimentation. 

Our goal is to be of assistance to
young emerging artists from diverse artistic disciplines, 
musicians of all genres, general audiences of all ages,
​youth culturally at-risk 
and with special needs.
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Improvisation has the power to change lives –
developing Life Skills that are of value to everyone...

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OUR MISSION
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​In the life of every artist at all levels, from amateur to professional,
there has been a moment of epiphany, or flashpoint, 
which triggered and/or solidified commitment to his/her art form.
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​​We consider it a crucial part of our mission to establish and produce events
and experiences that evoke such moments for young people and aspiring artists – 
​letting them know that there is a place for them in the creative world.


We hope to inspire and create a new generation of young artists from all disciplines,
as the ‘torch is passed,’ to appreciate the role of improvisation in their artistic growth


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NEWS
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Check out our interview with Hilary Decent for the Naperville Sun!

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Our work with Little Friends Center for Autism
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May 2019

Flashpoint Creative Arts concludes first year of work with Little Friends Center for Autism with Spring Open House performance.

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"Thank you very much for sharing your time and talents with the students at Krejci Academy. What you have done reaches far beyond teaching our students about jazz and vocal improvisation. You have allowed our students to gain confidence in expressing themselves and foster socialization skills through peer interaction using music. For me, this experience has solidified my passion for music education and the powerful effect it has on all students. I look forward to working with you again in the future and making wonderful musical memories together!"

- ERIN SETCHELL, Music Instructor, Krejci Academy, Little Friends

May 2018​
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Flashpoint Creative Arts' first encounter with Little Friends Center for Autism was featured in Positively Naperville!
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​"We had hoped that our students would enjoy the experience. We didn’t expect that an hour session would stretch to nearly 90 minutes, and that students would be raising their hands asking if they could sing and be a part of the rehearsal. To those of us in the audience watching this ​unfold, the impact that the music had on our students was incredible."

- MIKE BRIGGS, CEO, Little Friends

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Meet  the  board

Janice Borla
Executive Director

Vocalist, performing and recording artist
Vocal jazz instructor, North Central College Jazz Studies
Founder/director, Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp (26 years)
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​Jack Mouse
Artistic Director

Drummer, performing and recording Artist
Staff artist/clinician
Yamaha Drums
Sabian Cymbals,
Aquarian Drum Heads & Vic Firth Drum Sticks
Assistant Professor, Program coordinator and Drum Set Instructor at ​North Central College Jazz Studies 
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Dr. Gary Ernst
Board Member

​ Coleman Foundation Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
​Professor Emeritus of International Marketing and Business, North Central College
Founder, Self-Employment in the Arts

ED ENRIGHT
BOARD MEMBER
Contributing Editor, DownBeat Magazine
​Former editor (28 years)

NORBERT (NORM) MINDEL
BOARD MEMBER
 JD, CPA, CFP
​Co-Founder, Forum Financial Management, LLC
​Author, Wealth Management in the New Economy
ALMA JONES
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BOARD MEMBER

President Nominee, currently Program Chair, The Rotary Club of Naperville
Past president, Naperville Performing Arts Association
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Upcoming Events


​Evenings of Jazz
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Flashpoint Creative Arts is co-presenting the Jazz Faculty Concert Series at North Central College Fine and Performing Arts! Click the button below for the line-up and link to purchase tickets.

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MayFly Festival - Coming Soon!
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This event is in the works so stay tuned for more news.

Quoteworthy
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"The interactive presentation by the  jazz improvisation group Flashpoint was an exciting addition to the closing program of  the 2018  S.T.E.A.M./ College Connections Summer Camp. ​The presentation provided an engaging
​and fun experience for students, staff, and parents.

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Tomi Johnson
Chairman, DuPage County NAACP Education Committee

S.T.E.A.M./ College Connections Summer Camp

"What a wonderful opportunity Flashpoint provided our 6-18 year old scholars during their summer academic camp!  The students had an opportunity to experiment with vocal improvisation which reinforced our focus on nurturing creativity, curiosity and student-driven inquiry!  The level of student engagement was so high—no one was ready to stop even after 75 minutes of intense learning---that’s because it was so much fun!!!!  Each child walked away a little bit taller—thank you!
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Janis Fitzsimmons 
North Central College executive director of Urban Education Laboratory and founder
Junior/Senior Scholars Program

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