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All-City Visual Arts

All-City Visual Arts (ACVA) provides unique opportunities to showcase student achievement in visual and media arts by exhibiting their work in highly visible, public exhibition spaces in Chicago.

Senior Portfolio Exhibition

  Tuesday, January 7th, 3pm-6pm

  SAIC, Neiman Center, 37 S. Wabash Ave.

Senior Portfolio

In partnership with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and The Design Museum of Chicago (DMoC), the CPS All-City Visual Arts Senior Portfolio Exhibition offers high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork while gaining exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. Works of art will be shared as in-person and virtual exhibitions.

Senior Portfolio Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 24/25

  • Senior Portfolio Application Opens
    October 28, 2024
  • Senior Portfolio Application Closes
    December 1, 2024
  • Senior Portfolio Notification of Acceptance
    December 13, 2024
  • Senior Portfolio Exhibition
    January 6-14, 2025
  • Senior Portfolio Exhibition Opening
    January 7, 2025

ACVA Elementary and High School Exhibitions

In partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago (DMoC), the All-City Visual Arts Elementary and High School Exhibitions showcase 2D, 3D, and time-based artwork by CPS students in grades PreK–12 from any CPS school (including district-managed, charter, contract, and options schools).

Elementary and High School Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 24/25

  • ACVA Application Opens
    October 28, 2024
  • ACVA Application Closes
    March 13, 2025
  • ACVA Notification of Acceptance
    March 21, 2025
  • ACVA Exhibition
    April 25-June 1, 2025

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Art on the Mart 2025

For SY24/25, any 9-12 grade artwork submitted to ACVA’s High School Exhibitions or Senior Portfolio can be considered for inclusion in ART on THE MART 2025. Additionally, PreK-12 teachers may submit a collaborative classroom project to be considered for both ACVA and AoTM.

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