Sydni Bennett (Dance '19) in the Chicago Tribune
Sydni Bennett (Dance '19) is in the Chicago Tribune! She recently made history as the first African American to be crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA in the pageant’s 34-year existence.
Music Department Teacher Jesse Langen in St. Cloud Times
Music Department teacher Jesse Langen in the St. Cloud Times.
Miguel Lucero (Media Arts '21) and Family on WGN
Media Arts Department freshman Miguel Lucero (on trumpet) and his family band Cielito Lindo Family Folk Music are on WGN! This is a great story about a great new addition to the Academy community.
2017 AIDS Benefit in Windy City Times
A look at the 2017 AIDS Benefit from the Windy City Times.
Kara Roseborough (Dance '14) in the The Daily Utah Chronicle
“Diversity shouldn’t be a burden to ballet companies in the 21st century. It should be a necessity. If art is a reflection of the people, ballet must embody this by having dancers from all different walks of life while telling stories and displaying concepts that tap into different experiences.”
Musical Theatre Students Perform for Mayor and Alderman at 1001 West Chicago Groundbreaking
Musical Theatre students Haley Bolithon, Molly Bremer, and Paris Richardson were invited to perform at the groundbreaking for 1001 Chicago.
Academy Alum Justin Tranter featured in TIME, Billboard, BuzzFeed and more with his new song "Hands"
Justin Tranter featured in TIME, Billboard, BuzzFeed and more for new song "Hands."
Jose Ramos (Musical Theatre '11) cast in upcoming Chicago Hamilton!
Huge congratulations to Academy alum Jose Ramos (Musical Theatre, '11) for being cast in Chicago's upcoming run of Hamilton.
NBC Chicago: Chicago Students Publish Their Music
Students at the Chicago Academy for the Arts created and produced a CD with their own music after raising nearly $3,000 to fund the project. NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter reports.