Ingenuity

Ingenuity is proud to share our 13th annual State of the Arts (SOTA) Report for the 2024–25 school year, offering a districtwide snapshot of arts education across Chicago Public Schools. 🎨

This year’s data highlights both steady progress and important shifts across the city:

✅ 100% of CPS schools (645 out of 645) submitted arts education data, marking a historic milestone for citywide participation
📈 Continued growth in schools rated “Excelling” in the arts over time
⚖️ Ongoing disparities in access across student populations and communities
📉 Notable declines in arts partnerships across several key areas

SOTA extends beyond the report:
🧰 Toolkit with ready-to-use visuals and talking points
📊 Interactive dashboard to explore data by school, network, and community

This report is a resource for reflection, planning, and action. The data points to where progress is happening and where greater investment and coordination are needed.

🔗 Explore the report: https://tinyurl.com/SOTARelease24-25

2024-25 State of the Arts - Ingenuity Through collaborative partnerships and data-driven advocacy, we work to ensure every Chicago Public School student has access to high-quality arts education.

Ingenuity extends its deepest appreciation to The Joffrey Ballet for their Lead Sponsorship for Tapestry 2026! Like Ingenuity, The Joffrey believes every student should have the chance to experience the arts’ power to unlock potential and inspire future leaders.

Through a longstanding partnership with Chicago Public Schools, The Joffrey brings world class dance into classrooms across the city, opening doors to creativity, confidence, and opportunity for students.

We’re honored to celebrate their leadership and partnership by awarding The Joffrey with the Equity in Arts Education Award. We hope to see you on May 6!

📅 May 6, 2026
📍Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships: https://tinyurl.com/Tapestry2026
📸 Images kindly provided by Uniting Voices Chicago

Join us for the State of the Arts Convening on April 29. 🎨

Each year, the State of the Arts report provides a districtwide snapshot of arts education across Chicago Public Schools. The convening is an opportunity to take that data further, creating space to reflect on what it means, connect with others across the field, and explore how it can inform planning and partnership moving forward.

Whether you are a school leader, arts partner, or advocate, this conversation is designed to support your work.

📍 The Art Institute of Chicago - Rubloff Auditorium
🗓 Wednesday, April 29
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sotaconvening2026