Ingenuity

Increasing arts education access, quality and equity in Chicago Public Schools.

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📣 We’re excited to release new districtwide research examining connections between arts access and student success.

Explore The Arts Advantage in Chicago Public Schools and what the findings mean for equitable arts education: https://t.co/qmQimbZdLt 🎨📚

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Planning to apply for Creative Schools Fund funding? Join us for tomorrow's virtual info session!

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 4:00–5:30 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual

Creative Schools Fund applications are open through September 25, 2026.
Register: https://t.co/TNhDSstrJ8

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🎨 The SY 2026–27 Creative Schools Fund timeline is here!

Funding will support arts partner in-school residencies and special projects led by CPS arts teachers.

📅 Opens: Aug. 17
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 25

Learn more and register for an info session: https://t.co/ut2C9m690U

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🎨 The CPS Arts Education RFQ is now open!

Arts partners: if you plan to apply, now is the time to begin preparing your submission. The deadline is September 11, 2026. Check your inbox for guidance and resources to help you through the process.

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🎉 That's a wrap on our 2026 fiscal year!

As we celebrate the close of another impactful year, we're also celebrating the incredible progress our community has helped make over the past 15 years.

Thank you for believing in this work and for being part of the journey.

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As Chicago transitions to a fully elected school board, we've gathered resources to help community members learn more about arts education in their CPS district.

Explore district reports, arts education data, key facts, and more:

🔗 https://t.co/NncLtrp4NJ

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tapestry 2026! We’re proud to share that we raised $502,820 supporting arts education for CPS students across Chicago. 🎉

Save the date! Tapestry returns May 13, 2027 at the Four Seasons.

#Tapestry2026 #IngenuityChicago

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The renewed investment in the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund builds on years of impact for CPS students across Chicago. 🎨

Learn more: https://t.co/4bn7eJldEZ

#Lollapalooza #ArtsEducation

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We’re proud to announce a renewed $1.1M investment in the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund supporting CPS students over the next three years. 🎉

Since 2021, the fund has supported:
🎨 234 grants
🏫 117 CPS schools
✨ 82,000+ students reached

Read more: https://t.co/4bn7eJldEZ

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We’re thrilled to have Sean Lewis back as host of Tapestry 2026!

Join us May 6 for a powerful evening supporting arts education across Chicago. 🎨

Get your tickets: https://t.co/YwRD41kcwq

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Celebrating 10 years at Ingenuity with our Operations Manager, Tash Fouch! 🎉

For a decade, Tash has been a steady force behind the scenes, keeping things running smoothly and supporting our mission to advance equity in arts education.

Grateful for her leadership and impact. 💙

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The 2024–25 State of the Arts Report is here. 🎨

100% of CPS schools participated, marking a historic milestone for arts education across the city.

Explore the data: https://t.co/sNA1W1yfyy

#StateOfTheArts2026 #CPSArts #ArtsEducation

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Ingenuity extends its deepest appreciation to @joffreyballet for their Lead Sponsorship of Tapestry 2026.

Through their partnership with CPS, they bring world-class dance into classrooms across Chicago.

Join us May 6: https://t.co/4XKGA9Wi96

#Tapestry2026

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Join us April 29 for the State of the Arts Convening. 🎨

Explore new State of the Arts data on arts education across CPS and connect with leaders and partners citywide.

🔗 https://t.co/EjGL8lqrGk

#StateOfTheArts2026 #CPSArts

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✨ Join us May 6 at the Four Seasons Chicago for Tapestry 2026, celebrating 15 years of impact in arts education.

Honoring Zach Lazar and @TheJoffreyBallet

Reserve your place: https://t.co/4XKGA9Wi96
#Tapestry2026 #ArtsEducation

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Thank you to everyone who joined APSP Community Gathering #3 on Wednesday. A meaningful afternoon of connection and reflection in support of arts partnerships across Chicago.

Appreciate @chicatchicago for hosting us! 💛

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🏛️ Progress in arts education doesn’t happen on its own. It’s shaped by the voices that show up.

Arts leaders across Illinois will gather in Springfield April 15–16 for Capitol Day to meet with legislators and advocate for the arts.

Learn more: https://t.co/t5btONi5n0

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CPS school teams are invited to take part in the Design Challenge, reimagining arts learning in their communities.

In partnership with @TheFundChicago we’re supporting this work with two $2,500 grants to help bring ideas to life.

Apply by April 15: https://t.co/up0ZSvLYmL

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CPS is seeking orgs to provide free summer programs in 2026. Get listed on artlookMap® + the CPS Summer Programming site: https://t.co/Eavqjigl0a

Need help? See the guide (pp. 13–17): https://t.co/0yOnqqJzWg
or email [email protected]

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As Spring Break begins, we’re recognizing the educators and school communities who make arts learning possible every day.

Thank you for all that you bring to students across Chicago. 🎨

📸: Lyric Opera of Chicago