After School

Chicago is rich in opportunities for artists interested in teaching after-school programs for youth K-12, through community, civic organizations, religious and other formal or informal organizations. Look here for guidance and a list of local teaching opportunities.

Selected Chicago-City Links

After School Matters (ASM)
Partners with the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Park District to offer teens hands-on job training in art, music, theater, dance, sports, technology, and communications.
Art Resources in Teaching (A.R.T.): After School Programs
Programs for grades 3-8 available in a variety of disciplines, from African Mud Painting to Photography.
CAPE: Chicago Arts Partners in Education
Advances innovative arts integration practices and policies to promote learning. Also provides professional development workshops and training, and information on funding and arts education advocacy for educators and students.
Center for Community Arts Partnership
This Columbia College center brings artists, educators, and community members together to create innovative arts programming for youth.
Hubbard Street Dance: School Programs
Offers residencies that enable teachers and schools to incorporate dance into their classes and curricula.
Urban Gateways: Artist Opportunities
Instructions for applying to an artist residency program.
View all Chicago-City links

Selected NYFA Requests

After School Programs

Courtesy of New York Foundation for the Arts and their NYFA Source national database of awards services and publications for the arts.

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