6th Annual CPS Lives Gala!

*Mariah Karson x Schurz High School, class of 2023

CPS Lives announces our 6th annual benefit! Join us at The Arts Club of Chicago (201 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611) to commemorate this milestone and honor Chicago artists. Mingle with our community of artists, educators, and public school enthusiasts and bid on exciting items in our silent auction! Your participation in this event provides vital support to our programs.

Tickets can be bought here!

CPS Lives is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that pairs artists, designers, thinkers, and makers with Chicago Public schools to tell the story of public education in Chicago. CPS Lives supports professional artists who want to work within public schools by:

  • paid artist residencies
  • student workshops
  • mentorships
  • exhibitions
  • publications

So far, 70 artists have worked with 72 schools to contribute to our accessible digital archive of public school history, which you can view here. 

The Chicago Public School system is the nation’s third largest public school district. Serving over 322,000 students in more than 630 schools, the sheer scale of the Chicago Public School system renders it opaque to the general public. Often, stories of successes and resilience remain untold. CPS Lives shows the power of public education in Chicago and reinforces belief in the district’s mission “to provide a high quality public education for every child in every neighborhood.”

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Artists in Public Schools (AiPS) makes art a vital part of public schools. Each donation fuels collaborations that inspire students and elevate artists, bringing diverse voices to the forefront of Chicago’s cultural landscape. All donations, no matter the amount, are greatly appreciated and help our organization make a lasting impact on the lives of artists, CPS students and faculty, and their communities.