Chicago Academy for the Arts

Chicago Academy for the Arts The nation's premier visual and performing arts high school. Proudly independent, since 1981. Designated a National School of Distinction by the John F.
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The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a nationally recognized independent high school for the performing and visual arts. Kennedy Center, The Academy offers students the opportunity to engage in a unique co-curricular program: rigorous, college-preparatory academic classes and professional-level arts training in the context of an unparalleled school culture. The Academy’s school day consists of a mo

dified block schedule of three 75-minute blocks of academic courses and a 45-minute flex period followed by a three-plus hour immersion in a student's chosen arts department: Dance, Media Arts (filmmaking, animation, creative writing), Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts. At The Chicago Academy for the Arts, young artists master the skills necessary for academic success, critical thought, and creative expression.

We're so proud of our students who performed in Chicago's 35th Dance for Life showcase alongside professional dancers fr...
09/04/2026

We're so proud of our students who performed in Chicago's 35th Dance for Life showcase alongside professional dancers from the Joffrey Ballet, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Visceral Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street and more. Giving our students the chance to work with professional artists is one of the many ways we prepare them for the arts world. Congrats to our current students Analia Cintron, Sarah Gilmartin, Anya Konow-Muri, and Geno Kanak as well as alumni Morgan Clune and Amari Frazier who performed in Academy Faculty Robyn Mineko Williams' piece, Cloudline.

And congrats to all our alumni who appeared in pieces throughout the night--Evan Boersma, Quinn Kuch, Carla DaVea, and Lathan Goodrum. Chicago Dance Health The Dancers' Fund

The Figure Drawing Exhibition is tomorrow night! Join us for this annual tradition that results in nearly 400 drawings a...
09/03/2026

The Figure Drawing Exhibition is tomorrow night! Join us for this annual tradition that results in nearly 400 drawings and sketches by students made in the span of one week.

RSVP at the link in our bio.

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Unleash your potential! 🌟Our application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open!Experience this special community and...
09/02/2026

Unleash your potential! 🌟

Our application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open!

Experience this special community and grow into the artist you’re on your way to becoming as a student at The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Here, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals, students and teachers alike, dedicated to their craft. Whether your future is performing on a Broadway stage, directing your own feature film, or building the next skyscraper, you will be well prepared as an Academy alumni.

The Early Decision Deadline is November 15, 2026.

Learn more and apply today at the link in our bio!

Join us for the annual Fall Figure Drawing Exhibition this Friday!Every year the Visual Arts Department begins their yea...
08/31/2026

Join us for the annual Fall Figure Drawing Exhibition this Friday!

Every year the Visual Arts Department begins their year with live model drawing. This tradition gives students the opportunity to hone their observational skills and practice capturing the human form in space.

From quick one-minute gesture drawings and poses of longer duration, students have created 397 drawings in the span of one week!

Please join us for our Figure Drawing Exhibition reception on Friday, September 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets in our link in bio. This is a free event.


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Save the date! 📅Experience the magic of The Academy at our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24th from 10:30 am to 1:...
08/28/2026

Save the date! 📅

Experience the magic of The Academy at our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm! You’ll have a chance to meet with faculty and current students, take a tour of our building, and learn more about what makes our co-curricular model so special.

Follow the link in our bio to RSVP today! 🩰

Aliya Toback joins the theatre department as a freshman this fall. Her favorite artists are Noah Kahan, Laufey, and Arct...
08/24/2026

Aliya Toback joins the theatre department as a freshman this fall. Her favorite artists are Noah Kahan, Laufey, and Arctic Monkeys. Outside of theatre her hobbies are singing and painting/crafting. She says “I’m excited to thrive in a community that is just as passionate about the arts as I am! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me at The Academy.”

Welcome, Aliya!

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Allan Bulley joins the theatre department as a junior. His favorite artist is Donald Glover especially his songs “Heartb...
08/21/2026

Allan Bulley joins the theatre department as a junior. His favorite artist is Donald Glover especially his songs “Heartbeat” and “Lithonia” but also his work in TV and Film.

His hobbies are collecting a things—coins, pins, action figures, popcorn buckets, plushies, cards, comics, Funko Pops and so much more! He says “I’m excited to join the Academy because acting is something I REALLY want to do in life, so I’m glad I get to work on it with many great student and teachers, especially because a good few of them I already know.”

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The smiles are ear to ear as we greet each other and the new school year. Back in the place with the people we call home...
08/21/2026

The smiles are ear to ear as we greet each other and the new school year. Back in the place with the people we call home.

Nevaeh Matthews joins the dance department as a junior this fall. Her favorite song is “Love in the Dark” by Adele. Outs...
08/20/2026

Nevaeh Matthews joins the dance department as a junior this fall. Her favorite song is “Love in the Dark” by Adele. Outside of dance she loves listening to music and arts and crafts. She’s excited to be attending The Acaemy for the opportunity to grow as a dancer and prepare for college. Welcome, Neveah!

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Juliana (Jules) Rodriguez joins the musical theatre department this fall as a senior. Her favorite role she’s played is ...
08/18/2026

Juliana (Jules) Rodriguez joins the musical theatre department this fall as a senior. Her favorite role she’s played is Cosette in “Les Miserables.” Her favorite artist is Olivia Dean and her hobbies include ballet, pilates, singing with the Red Rose choir, coffee runs, family walks and traveling! She says: “I am beyond excited to join The Academy so I can grow my craft, and do what I love every day.”

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