CPS Arts

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January 24th Discipline Based Arts PD Files

Illinois HS Regional Exhibition – Sunday, 2/23

Music Festivals!

Events

Arts Education Plan Infographic
Learn more about the benefits of a robust Arts Education and details of the Arts Education Plan! Download a larger version of the document here.
More Arts Teachers!
TIF funds going towards additional Arts and PE positions! Read more about it here or view the CPS Press Release.
ALT-City Visual Art Applications Now Open!
ALT-City Visual Art is a studio program that gives voice to students’ interests and urban culture through visual art. Sessions and workshops run on Saturdays from March 15-April 19, 2014. More info here.
The CPS Arts Education Plan!
It’s here! The full CPS Arts Education Plan is now available for download.
All-City HS Exhibition Submissions Closed.
Judges are now reviewing your work! For questions, please contact allcityarts [at] cps [dot] edu
Creative Schools Certification Released!
The Creative Schools Certification (CSC) is the first-ever arts-focused public-facing accountability measure that will be included on the Chicago Public Schools 2013-2014 school scorecard. For information on the Creative Schools Certification, please visit this link.

CPS, Arts Partners, and a range of organizations provide professional development opportunities, resources, competitions, and funding to CPS Teachers and Students. Learn more about some of the many programs available!

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Please follow this link to files from the January 24th, 2014 Discipline Based Arts PD Sessions.

The Illinois High School Regional Art Exhibition opens this Sunday, 2/23! Featuring artists from around the Chicagoland area and several CPS High Schools, it’s sure to be an amazing event. Come check out the work of these awesome students! Details here.

Information on CPS Music Festivals! E-mail allcityarts [at] cps [dot] edu for more information. Visit this page for festival dates.

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14 Events on March 14, 2014 All-City HS Reception - Exhibition #1 Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: March 14, 2014 - 7:00 pm More details...

15 Events on March 15, 2014 Project CREATES: Arts Integration PD Workshops Starts: 9:00 am Ends: March 15, 2014 - 2:30 pm Location: TBD Description: NOTE: this PD is only for teachers participating in the Project CREATES program. This PD will cover: - Arts Integration PD Workshops: Documentation/Photography CPS University Course Code: 20820 Activity Code: 43377 More details... All-City Performing Arts Rehearsal Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 15, 2014 - 3:00 pm Location: Jones College Prep HS, 700 S. State St. Description: Please find the rehearsal schedule and locations here: Rehearsal Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALT Latin Fusion Rock North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) Elementary Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Jazz Ensemble Cafeteria 2nd Floor Dance Ensemble Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Vocals 2010 Resource Room ALT Hip Hop/Poetry Library Rehearsal Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. HS Concert Band North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) HS Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Elementary Concert Band Cafeteria 2nd Floor Theatre Troupe Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Rock Band 2010 Resource Room Orchestra Library More details...

19 Events on March 19, 2014 Concert Band, Rock Band, and Choir Concert Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: March 19, 2014 - 7:00 pm Location: Darwin Elementary School, West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States Description: This 1st annual spring concert will feature our extra-curricular performing ensembles. This will be the concert band and rock band's inaugural performance showcasing the techniques and pieces learned in their first two quarters. Please come to this FREE event and invite family, friends, neighbors, and other staff! More details...

20 Events on March 20, 2014 Spring Awakening Arts Exhibit at Solorio HS Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: March 20, 2014 - 6:30 pm Location: Eric Solorio Academy H.S., West Norman Bobbins Place, Chicago, IL, United States Description: Please join us on Thursday, March 20th for the Spring Awakening Arts Exhibit at Eric Solorio Academy High School from 4:30-6:30 in the Gymatorium. There are several events throughout the exhibition! There will be a visual art showcase where visitors can vote for "Best In Show". The grand prize winner and runners up will be announced at the end of the night. There will also be performances by Ballroom Club, Voice of Solorio, Guitarras Classicas, and the Jazz Ensemble. All performances and visual art are created by talented students and led by our dedicated teachers and staff. This year's new addition to the show is a Fashion Show by AP Art student Denise Abarca! Join us for this art filled Spring celebration and in support of the Arts at Solorio! For more information visit our Fine Arts webpage: http://lnmcleod.wix.com/solorioartdepartment More details... Smyser Music Band & Orchestra Concert Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 20, 2014 - 8:00 pm Location: Washington D. Smyser Elementary School (4310 N. Melvina) Description: Please join us as the Smyser 5th Grade Band, 5th Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Orchestra and Choir 345 present their annual "Music In Our Schools Month" Concert from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Concert attendees can enter through the main entrance (Entrance #1) and admission is free. More details...

22 Events on March 22, 2014 All-City Performing Arts Rehearsal Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 22, 2014 - 3:00 pm Location: Jones College Prep HS, 700 S. State St. Description: Please find the rehearsal schedule and locations here: Rehearsal Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALT Latin Fusion Rock North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) Elementary Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Jazz Ensemble Cafeteria 2nd Floor Dance Ensemble Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Vocals 2010 Resource Room ALT Hip Hop/Poetry Library Rehearsal Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. HS Concert Band North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) HS Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Elementary Concert Band Cafeteria 2nd Floor Theatre Troupe Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Rock Band 2010 Resource Room Orchestra Library More details...

27 Events on March 27, 2014 Smyser Music "Smyser Goes to Broadway" Choir Concert Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 27, 2014 - 8:00 pm Location: Washington D. Smyser Elementary School (4310 N. Melvina) Description: Please join us as the Smyser 7th/8th Band, Orchestra, Choir and Show Choir present their annual Winter Music Concert from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Concert attendees can entire through the main entrance (Entrance #1) and admission is free. More details...

29 Events on March 29, 2014 All-City Performing Arts Rehearsal Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 29, 2014 - 3:00 pm Location: Jones College Prep HS, 700 S. State St. Description: Please find the rehearsal schedule and locations here: Rehearsal Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALT Latin Fusion Rock North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) Elementary Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Jazz Ensemble Cafeteria 2nd Floor Dance Ensemble Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Vocals 2010 Resource Room ALT Hip Hop/Poetry Library Rehearsal Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. HS Concert Band North Bldg (Former Visual Art Rm) HS Chorus North Bldg. Foyer Elementary Concert Band Cafeteria 2nd Floor Theatre Troupe Dance Studio 6th Floor ALT Rock Band 2010 Resource Room Orchestra Library More details...