An excerpt from Jason Patera's first address of 2016-2017 to Academy parents.
Academy Blog
The Chicago Academy for the Arts is excited to welcome Dr. Melinda Zacher Ronayne as our next Head of School.
Academy Blog, Music, Theatre
In this behind-the-scenes look, Music Department Chair Rachel Brown shares how The Academy's Music and Theatre Departments worked together to bring this exciting production to the stage.
Alumni, Music
Karen Szczech, a dedicated violinist and first-generation American, graduated from the Academy's Music Department in 2017. Together with her sister Kasia, an alum from 2013, Karen co-founded Magical Keys, a versatile musical organization that includes performances, education, and community engagement.
