Applications for All-City Visual Arts (ACVA) are NOW OPEN! This Year’s Theme: REFLECTIONS. What does reflection mean to you? It can be the way light bounces off a surface, an image in a mirror, a moment of thoughtful introspection, or something that reveals the nature of who we are. Reflections can take many forms- some are seen, felt, heard, or experienced. How can our reflections connect the past, present, and future? What can they teach us about ourselves, others, and the

Hello, Hamilton Parents! Our first art showcase of the school year, Tribute to American Artists, is coming up on November 6th! Please save the date! Our talented Kinder - 5th and Middle School Visual Arts students have been working hard, and we can’t wait to celebrate their creativity with our Hamilton community. We need volunteers to help with setup the evening before and on the day of the showcase. Several one-hour time slots are available! Can’t make the listed times? No p

Stop by the ArtLab Pop-Up Shop during the Tribute to American Artists Show and discover a curated collection of unique gifts and exclusive ArtLab merchandise. With small-batch creations, limited-edition drops, and one-of-a-kind finds, there’s always something special waiting to be discovered. At ArtLab, we love doing things differently-and creating pieces you won’t find at any other school event. Come see what’s in the shop, grab something special, and take a little piece of

Kindergarten – Middle School Visual Arts Save the date for ArtLab's annual exhibition, Tribute to American Artists. Students will showcase work inspired by themes, eras, and artworks from their ELA curriculum. Blending foundational art skills with creative expression, students will transform paintings into sculptures, reinterpret artworks as mixed-media pieces, and much more. This showcase is a vibrant celebration of their imagination and learning.

Monday night was a great night for art as CPS celebrated the creativity and talent of young artists through Reframed 2026: CPS Student Art Exhibition. The exhibition featured CPS student artwork installed both inside and outside the Board of Education Chambers, creating a beautiful showcase of student creativity. Each year, Chicago Public Schools students from across the city submit thousands of works to be considered for the district’s public visual arts exhibitions. These e

Hamilton Families! There are so many meaningful ways to get involved with ArtLab, and one of the most impactful is volunteering in the classroom! Whether you’re helping students explore their creativity, assisting with art projects, organizing materials, or simply lending an extra set of hands, your time and support can make a lasting difference. Ready to join us in ArtLab? Click here to learn more about volunteering in the classroom and sign up for a volunteer slot. We’d lov

Save the date-Friday, May 29th (new date) for this year’s big art show, Hamilton Museum of Contemporary Art: A Shift in Perspective, held in the Hamilton gymnasium. Students explore how shifts in perspective transform art through materials, scale, and cultural influence, inspired by global cities including Santorini, Havana, Paris, London, Rio de Janeiro, Krabi, and Seoul. We are currently looking for parent volunteers to help with planning, prepping projects, organizing disp

Way to go, Hamilton artists Audrey D., Eloise G., Oliver G., Lily N., Luella O., Wells S., and Ava S.! Your work looked incredible in the in-person gallery at the Design Museum of Chicago. We’re so proud of what you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see even more Hamilton students represented there next year. Come see it for yourself and support our Hamilton students-along with talented CPS student artists from across the city! The ACVA (All-City Visual Arts) Exhibition runs

ArtLab is excited to showcase a special student art display at the Hamilton Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) on Friday, May 29th- and we want YOUR students involved! This year’s theme, Mad Hat Makers Exhibit, invites students to design imaginative hats. They may build from scratch or upcycle an existing piece, drawing inspiration from London, Afternoon tea, English gardens, or the whimsical world of the Mad Hatter. Please see the guidelines and details below. We can’t wait t

We are thrilled to announce that artwork created by Hamilton students has been selected for this year’s Extra/Ordinary Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, hosted in the Ryan Learning Center. This is an incredible achievement, and we could not be more proud of our talented young artists. Physical Exhibition Acceptances: • Austin Good • Yaroslav Holub Honorable Mention Virtual Acceptances: These students' pieces will be part of our virtual exhibition online starting Ma

CPS All-City Visual Arts (AVCA) Applications for All-City Visual Arts are NOW OPEN! This year’s theme is a celebration of growth, expression, and the ideas that make your art come alive. Whether it’s a drawing, sculpture, photo, film, or digital piece, CPS AVCA wants to see your creativity in full BLOOM! The AVCA is partnering with Design Museum of Chicago for Elementary School exhibitions, CPS students in grades K–12 can showcase their work in some of Chicago’s most iconic s

Call for Submissions: Chicago Public Schools’ Student Art Showcase. Another CPS showcase? Yes!! What makes a world extraordinary? What does an ordinary object look like in an extraordinary world? Submissions are now open for Extra/Ordinary: A Showcase of Chicago Public Schools’ Student Art . In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago’s Teen Council and the CPS Arts Student Voice Committee , this exhibition of student art will highlight 3-D artwork by CPS students i

Show week is nearly here and our talented cast and crew are getting ready to “Seize the Day” and bring this high-energy Broadway show to life on the Hamilton stage! Show Week: May 18th - 22nd, 2026 Click here to purchase tickets. Please note there are two casts. Please ask your student if they are in Cast A or Cast B before you purchase your tickets! Back by popular demand, we will have Cake with the Cast, VIP Check ins, and 8th Grade Recognition nights, so be sure to look

Calling all Level 1 and 2 Volunteers! If you’re ready to join the creative fun, we’d love to have you in ArtLab this year! Click below to explore our classroom schedule and find available volunteer slots by grade. Help inspire creativity and make art come alive for our students. Sign up today to support a class! https://www.hamiltoncps.info/artlab-support

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