Ingenuity
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Ingenuity was formed by the vision of more than 400 Chicago leaders - CPS school principals and artists, teachers and funders, heads of museums and community arts organizations, university officials, funders, and parents—all of whom came together over 18 months as part of the groundbreaking Chicago Arts Learning Initiative (CALI) to forge a vision for utilizing the arts to improve public education
Since 2021, the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund has helped expand access to arts education opportunities for CPS students across Chicago. 🎨
This renewed investment builds on years of impact in schools and communities throughout the city.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/lolla-arts-fund
04/22/2026
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.
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