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NEWS: NBC’s Matt In The Morning Visits The Academy

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Emmy-winner Matt Rodrigues brought his A.M. series, Matt in the Morning, to The Academy to showcase our talented students and help tell our story.

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Visual Arts Students Transform a Lincoln Park Window Display for the Holidays

Visual Arts students bring the classroom to the city in this unique visual project in Lincoln Park.

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Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) Featured in W Magazine

Check out Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) in W Magazine!

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Alumni Stories: Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)

Read our interview with Academy Alum Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)!

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Alumni Stories: Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts '09)

Read our interview with Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts ‘09)

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The Academy Newsletter: Summer 2022

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2022 Summer Program

Pictures from the 2022 Summer Program!

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Hear from the Seniors: DeeDee Kinzie (Visual Arts), Gabe Bell (Media Arts), and Sloane Dyer (Music)

Hear from Academy seniors!

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Visual Arts Winter Juried Exhibition

Photos from the Visual Arts Winter Juried Exhibition

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The Academy Newsletter: Winter 2022

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Visual Arts Fall Exhibition

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Jeremy Long (Visual Arts '89) Discusses His Career and Experience at The Academy

Interview with Jeremy Long (Visual Arts ‘89)