CPS Arts

CPS Arts A vibrant and diverse showcase of visual art, music, dance and theatre education in Chicago Public Schools.

It’s week 2 of orientation for the RE:ALIZE program. Students are meeting their classmates, their mentors, and exploring...
09/01/2026

It’s week 2 of orientation for the RE:ALIZE program. Students are meeting their classmates, their mentors, and exploring Columbia College Chicago’s campus.

The application for school year 27/28 will open October 1st for current sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing dance, film + tv, music, theatre, or visual arts.

Learn more and apply at cps.edu/realize

Happy first day of school to all of the young artists, poets, singers, dancers, musicians, actors, directors and designe...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of school to all of the young artists, poets, singers, dancers, musicians, actors, directors and designers that make up our CPS community!

08/21/2026

Have you signed up to audition for All-City Performing Arts?

We are especially seeking students interested in gaining experience in the following ensemble types:

🎶 Symphonic Band
🎻 Orchestra
🥁 Percussion Ensemble
🪊 Jazz Band
🎺 Mariachi

Applications close September 1st. Check out cps.edu/acpa for more information.

CALLING ALL PERFORMERS: The RE•VER•BER•ATE Festival application opens October 1st! This is the 5th year of the festival ...
08/18/2026

CALLING ALL PERFORMERS: The RE•VER•BER•ATE Festival application opens October 1st! This is the 5th year of the festival and we have big things in store!

🎶When: April 28-May 1, 2026
🎭Where: Chicago Cultural Center
🪩What: Performance of all types from CPS students in PreK-12th grade. Perform with your school or submit an application to perform solo or with your friends.

Are you a musician, dancer or actor looking to grow your skills in a community of like-minded peers? Applications are op...
08/14/2026

Are you a musician, dancer or actor looking to grow your skills in a community of like-minded peers? Applications are open now for All-City Performing Arts, the FREE CPS Saturday ensemble program. Ensembles include:

🪊Beginning Band
🎺 Intermediate Band
🎼 Symphonic Band
🎸 Elementary Rock Band
🎤 HS Rock Band
🎶Elementary Choir
🎵 HS Choir
🎹 Jazz Band
🎻 Orchestra
🎺 Mariachi
🥁Percussion
🎧 Digital Music & Media
🪩 Dance I
🩰 Dance II
🎭 Theatre

Learn more and apply at cps.edu/acpa

08/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Applications for our citywide student exhibitions open on October 1st! That includes:

🎨 Senior Portfolio Exhibition at The School of the Art Institue of Chicago (open to 12th grade)
🤖 3D Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ryan Learning Center (open to PreK-12th grade)
🖼️ All-City Visual Arts Exhibition at The Design Museum of Chicago (open to PreK-12th grade)
🎥 ART on THE MART on the Chicago Riverwalk (open to 9th-12th grade)

Learn more and apply at cps.edu/acva.

Applications are open for Chicago Public School’s FREE All-City Performing Arts, our Saturday ensemble program. Follow ...
08/07/2026

Applications are open for Chicago Public School’s FREE All-City Performing Arts, our Saturday ensemble program. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and apply! 🩰🎭🎸

07/31/2026

Are you ready to join All-City Performing Arts?

Here are just a few of the benefits:
🎸Meet talented performers from across the district 🎭 Practice your craft as part of an ensemble
🪩Free opportunity to learn and perform outside of school
🥁 Belong to a community of artists.

Applications open August 7! Learn more at cps.edu/acpa

What a difference a year makes! Kaiden had his first piece in All-City Visual Arts last year while in first grade. We we...
07/14/2026

What a difference a year makes! Kaiden had his first piece in All-City Visual Arts last year while in first grade. We were so excited to spot him at the exhibition opening again this year.

Are you a young artist in Chicago Public Schools? Your art belongs in a museum! Applications for our 2027 exhibitions will open on October 1. 🎨🖌️🖼️

06/23/2026

ACVA Elementary appreciation post! One of the highlights of every school year is witnessing students see their artwork in a museum. Thank you to our partners at the Design Museum of Chicago and to all of the parents and teachers who submitted work on behalf of their students. The youth artist community in Chicago is so strong in no small part because of you!

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42 W Madison Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(773) 553-2170

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