State of the Arts – Ingenuity

A quick peek at Ingenuity’s most current projects. We think you should know about them.

2020 Arts Education Conference: Keynote & Student Panel

Based on guidance from state and city officials, Ingenuity and the CPS Department of Arts Education have adjusted our annual Arts Education Conference slated for April 17, 2020 to be an abbreviated, virtual event. Learn more about our keynote speaker and register today!

Update: Creative Schools Fund grants during COVID-19

We know our Creative Schools Fund grantees are facing major interruptions to their programs – just one of the many challenges impacting the arts community right now. We're working the CPS Department of Arts Education to offer guidance on arts partnerships amid school closures.

Illinois makes history with ESSA Arts Indicator

Illinois became the first state in the nation to include the arts as a distinct, weighted indicator of K-12 success in its school accountability system.

We're Hiring: DATA & PRODUCT ASSOCIATE

We're seeking a Data & Product Associate to support the rapid expansion of artlook® within Chicago and beyond. If you're an analytical thinker with an interest in advancing equity through data, apply today!

State of the Arts Reports

Ingenuity’s annual State of the Arts Report details the level of arts-related instruction, staffing, partnerships, and funding in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The data for these reports come from CPS administrative sources, directly from schools, including charter and options schools, via the Creative Schools Survey, and directly from community arts organizations that support CPS students. The State of the Arts Report represents the most comprehensive overview of the CPS arts education landscape in District history.