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.
Submission guidelines and application coming soon.
Senior Portfolio Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 26/27
- Senior Portfolio Application Opens
October 14, 2026 - Senior Portfolio Application Closes
November 22, 2026 - Senior Portfolio Notification of Acceptance
December 4, 2026 - Senior Portfolio Exhibition
January 5th 13th, 2027 - Senior Portfolio Exhibition Opening
Tuesday, January 5th, 2027
PreK-12 All-City Visual Arts Exhibition
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).
Submission guidelines and application coming soon.
Extra/Ordinary
In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago's Teen Council and the CPS Art Student Voice Committee, Extra/Ordinary: A Showcase of Chicago Public Schools Student Art highlights a diverse array of 3-D pieces by CPS students in grades Pre-K through 12 from across the district.
Submission guidelines and application coming soon.
Extra/Ordinary Exhibition Dates
Spring 2027 - TBD
ART on THE MART
In conjunction with All-City Visual Arts (ACVA), ART on THE MART (AoTM) highlights selected CPS student artwork from across the city in a collaborative exhibition. A shining example of Chicago’s long-standing commitment to public art, ART on THE MART brings cutting-edge video mapping techniques to Chicago’s Riverwalk, displaying projections of contemporary art across the 2.5-acre façade of THE MART.
Submission guidelines and application coming soon.
ART on THE MART Exhibition Dates
