Learning Institute #1 - What Does the New Arts Ed Plan Mean for Us?

About this Event

The new CPS Arts Education Plan marks an exciting moment for Chicago’s arts education community — and arts partner organizations are coming together to unpack what it means for our shared work.

Join Ingenuity for the first Learning Institute of the 2025–26 school year, where arts partners across the city will reflect on the Plan’s implications, bright spots, and possibilities at both the practitioner and administrator levels. Together, through a workshop approach, we’ll connect, share insights, and imagine what’s next for equitable arts learning in Chicago Public Schools.

✨ Teaching Artist Honoraria - Click here to apply

Recognizing that time for professional learning can be challenging, Ingenuity offers $150 honoraria for teaching artists attending this session.

Food and refreshments will be provided. Come ready to learn, reflect, and collaborate as we shape the future of arts education — together.

Event Objectives

• Connect: Build relationships among arts partners, educators, and advocates to strengthen our shared roadmap for arts education equity.
• Reflect: Consider the new CPS Arts Education Plan and the implications for short-term and long-term action steps for arts partners.
• Imagine: Envision new possibilities and shared strategies that advance equitable, high-quality arts education across Chicago.

Audience

Arts Partner Administrators • Directors • Teaching Artists • Program Managers

Directions & Parking

Arts + Public Life is located at the corner of Garfield Blvd. and Prairie Ave. in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood.

The space is easily accessible by public transit:

• CTA Green Line: Garfield Station (a short walk east)
• CTA Red Line: Garfield Station (transfer to CTA Bus #55 eastbound)
• CTA Bus #55: Garfield route (stops near the building)

Street parking is available along Garfield Blvd. and Prairie Ave.

Please allow extra time to park and check in before the event begins.

Accessibility

This event will take place on the second floor of the Arts Incubator building. The space is elevator accessible, with step-free entry from the main entrance on Garfield Blvd.

For questions or specific access needs, please contact mg@ingenuity-inc.org prior to the event.