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Hamilton Artists: Join the Mad Hat Makers Exhibit!

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

ArtLab

Apr 122 min read

Hamilton MOCA - Fri, May 29th*

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 d

ArtLab

Apr 71 min read

Congrats to Hamilton’s Young Artists

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

ArtLab

Feb 221 min read

Bloom- Calling All Artists!!

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

ArtLab

Jan 81 min read

Extra/Ordinary- Calling All Artists!!

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

ArtLab

Jan 71 min read

Middle School Musical - NEWSIES!

We’re thrilled to officially announce Hamilton’s 2026 Spring Musical: NEWSIES! Our talented cast and crew are getting ready to “Seize the Day” and bring this high-energy Broadway favorite to life on the Hamilton stage! Show Week: May 18th - 22nd, 2026 Hamilton’s annual musicals are truly unique, with middle school students leading every aspect of production-from acting and costumes to sets, media, lighting, sound, and show-day operations. These experiences let every studen

Fine & Performing Arts

Jan 31 min read

Join the Fun in ArtLab- Volunteer with Us This Year!

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

ArtLab

Oct 24, 20251 min read