In 1981, a group of educators, artists, and entrepreneurs acted on a  belief that a young person should not have to leave the state of Illinois to  pursue his or her dream of becoming a professional artist.  Today,  students travel throughout Illinois, indeed across the country, to attend  The Chicago Academy for the Arts.

 It is my privilege to lead the school into the second quarter of its  existence. The Arts Academy has a firm reputation for quality academic  education and professional arts training. The school also accepts the  responsibility to provide the values that prepare these young artists to  be compassionate and responsible citizens. Arts education plays a  central role in helping our young citizens interpret a world that is relying  upon their input and involvement.

 As you discover more about The Chicago Academy for the Arts, we  hope that you choose to share in our future. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a supporter of the arts, we invite you to become a part of an institution that is as vital to young people as the air that they breath.

The Chicago Academy for the Arts provides a unique and wonderful environment to train and educate our gifted youth. I invite you to visit the school or to attend one of nearly 90 performances and art exhibitions that occur throughout the year. You’ll see a flicker in the eyes of these talented students and feel the energy in the air as they strive for and achieve excellence. Step into the energy that will connect these young people to one another in their professions as artists, businessmen and women, and productive citizens. Come see where dreams are born and talents are developed. The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a place where learning is palpable. I invite you to share in our future.