Dear CPS Students, Parents, and Arts Teachers,
For those CPS students who are ready to present their work in visual and media arts, applications are open now to participate in the All-City Visual Arts (ACVA) exhibitions! ACVA provides unique opportunities for CPS students to showcase their achievements in visual and media arts in highly visible, public exhibition spaces in Chicago.
Applications for the Senior Portfolio Exhibition (only CPS students in grade 12 are eligible to participate) are open October 28–December 1, 2024, and applications for the All-City K–12 Visual Art Exhibitions (all CPS students in grades K–12 are eligible to participate) are open October 28, 2024–March 13, 2025.
- For the Senior Portfolio Exhibition: APPLY HERE!
- For the All-City K–12 Visual Art Exhibitions: APPLY HERE!
- Full details for both applications can be found in the submission guidelines.
2025 ACVA Theme: DREAMS
“I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.” -Vincent Van Gogh
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, this year’s theme for our visual arts exhibitions and student programming encourages our students to reflect on the dreams that guide their creativity.
ART on THE MART
This year, any artwork submitted to the All-City Exhibition or Senior Portfolio will be automatically considered for inclusion in ART on THE MART 2025! Additionally, K–12 teachers are now welcome to submit classroom collaborations for consideration for inclusion in both All-City and ART on THE MART. Learn more in our submission guidelines.
Learn more about ACVA at cps.edu/acva or contact . See past exhibitions here.
We look forward to celebrating the arts in our communities. We are so excited to see your work!
Sincerely,
The Arts Student Voice Committee
CPS Department of Arts Education