ACVA’s ongoing partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago centers on the elementary and high-school exhibitions. The high school exhibition showcases 2D, 3D, and digital artwork by students in grades 9th-12th and the elementary exhibition features work by students from PreK through 8th grade.
ACVA Elementary and High School Exhibitions
All-City Visual Arts’ elementary and high school exhibitions are collaborations between the Department of Arts Education and Design Museum of Chicago. The ACVA exhibitions showcase 2D, 3D, and time-based artwork by CPS students in grades PreK–12 from any CPS school (including district-managed, charter, contract, and options schools).
Elementary and High School Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 24/25
- ACVA Application Opens
October 28, 2024 - ACVA Application Closes
March 13, 2025 - ACVA Notification of Acceptance
March 21, 2025 - ACVA Exhibition
April 25, 2025
Senior Portfolio
Senior Portfolio is a partnership between the Department of Arts Education and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Senior Portfolio gives CPS high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork while gaining exposure to admissions representatives of colleges and universities.
Senior Portfolio Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 24/25
- Senior Portfolio Application Opens
October 28, 2024 - Senior Portfolio Application Closes
December 1, 2024 - Senior Portfolio Notification of Acceptance
December 13, 2024 - Senior Portfolio Exhibition
January 9, 2025
Art on the Mart 2025
For SY24/25, any 9-12 grade artwork submitted to ACVA’s High School Exhibitions or Senior Portfolio can be considered for inclusion in ART on THE MART 2025. Additionally, PreK-12 teachers may submit a collaborative classroom project to be considered for both ACVA and AoTM.
