Arts & Culture Programs

The Chicago Park District provides Arts & Culture Programs for all ages. Our experienced instructors and committed community partners offer guidance and open studios for a variety of mediums and skill levels. In addition, the Park District partners with renowned local arts organizations for programs, special events, and performances. At Chicago Park District Cultural Centers, you can find cultural programming including classes in art, music, dance and more; exciting events and unique cultural spaces. These facilities are located in neighborhoods throughout the city, making it easy to expand your cultural horizons. As part of the Culture in My Neighborhood initiative, a $40 million capital investment will be made to the City’s network of 15 cultural centers, upgrading their theater, music, dance, and visual art presentation capabilities. 

Programs

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Two smiling ballerinas in white tutus pose before a cultural center backdrop.

Dance

 

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A hand picks a colored pencil from a container of various colored pencils.
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Two smiling children at a table with a Hamilton Park banner they decorated.

Drawing

 

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Young girl sitting on a blanket reading a children's book.
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Violinists playing outdoors.

Music

 

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Group of people painting on small canvases at a long table.
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Photo prints drying on mesh rack.
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Man using squeegee to create silkscreen print.
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Two smiling people work on clay projects at a table covered in newspaper and small sculptures.
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Children proudly display their colorful tie-dye creations.
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Students perform a musical number on stage.

Theater

 

Events

27 Events

Young Cultural Stewards: Retrospective Exhibition at SSCC

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

House Dance Foundations with Tre Daniels at McFetridge

House Dance Foundations with Tre Daniels at McFetridge

Bachata Dance Lesson at Humboldt

Community Bonfire at Berger

Free Spirit Friday at Douglass

Human Trafficking Art Contest at Columbus Refectory

Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Indian Boundary

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Merengue Dance Lesson at Humboldt

Ridge Parkapalooza at Ridge

Wicked For Good at McFetridge

Wicked For Good at McFetridge

Salsa Dance Lesson at Humboldt

Dance - Nutcracker Storybook Adventure at Morgan Park SC

Veterans Line Dancing at Ellis

70 Acres: Cabrini Green at Humboldt

Jazz City at Hamilton

Student Art Fair at Lincoln

Holiday Silent Movie with Live Music at River

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Dance - Nutcracker Storybook Adventure at Morgan Park SC

Senior Citizen Disco Dance at Hale

ASI SOMOS: A Digital Photo Exhibit at Humboldt

City-Wide Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Jefferson

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Facilities

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