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
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.