How to Apply
Are you a student who is interested in affecting arts education within CPS? We want to hear from you! The Arts Student Voice Committee (ASVC) is up and running this school year, but is always looking for new members. Email allcityarts@cps.edu with the subject line, “ASVC!”
ASVC meets regularly to discuss issues related to CPS arts education and selects issues they feel strongly about to make an actionable impact during their time on the committee. They also work on select projects for the Department of Arts Education throughout the school year.
Get To Know The Current Committee
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Sam (Student Lead), 18
School: Whitney Young High School
Interests: Outside of ASVC, I spend most of my time creating visual art in the form of zines and mini-comics. Additionally, as part of my senior project at Whitney Young I work with the visual art teacher at Skinner West to support elementary school students in their pursuit of art.I have been a dedicated member of ASVC since freshman year, and you may recognize some of my work on the RE·VER·BER·ATE posters. ASVC has inspired me to advocate for a more equitable arts education, and as student lead I hope to help cultivate a committee that is passionate about making meaningful change within CPS.
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Maya, 17
School: Walter Payton College Prep
Interests: I really enjoy singing, theater, and Indian dance! In addition to the arts, I like to write for my blog, spend time with friends, and volunteer.In ASVC, I have learned a lot about the inner workings of CPS and their arts programs. In addition to the work we do for RE•VER•BER•ATE, I really hope I can spend this year developing other arts programs in CPS!
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Izabel, 16
School: Amundsen High School
Interests: I am a passionate visual artist and collector of various knickknacks and physical music media.Working on large-scale projects in ASVC, such as RE•VER•BER•ATE helped me establish my own artistic vision and encouraged me to start projects in my own community. Everyone in ASVC, including our partners, are so pleasant and invested in the work that they do. I find this really inspirational! Collaborating on these projects with peers has taught me how to provide feedback, advocate, and truly believe my personal voice is important. Overall, ASVC has made me a better communicator and a more creative person. I look forward to being a part of new projects this year!
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Daniel, 17
School: Jones College Prep
Interests: Graphic design, photography, museums, and trying different hobbies!Working with this team is a wonderful chance to have a hand in making opportunities for my peers throughout the district! I am surrounded by like minded students who truly care about making the arts an equitable and welcoming experience. It is also great to meet with CPS partners to see how they help develop programming.
ASVC in Action!
SY23-24
The SY23-24 ASVC worked closely with the Student Programs team to design promotional materials for the RE·VER·BER·ATE Festival, as well as RE:ALIZE.
SY22-23
The SY22-23 ASVC worked closely with the Student Programs team to design promotional materials for the RE·VER·BER·ATE Festival.
SY21-22
The SY21-22 ASVC worked with the Department of Arts Education (DAE) to develop an online survey designed to understand CPS students’ goals for a student arts event.
SY20-21
Rest & Renew: As part of the 2021 Arts Education Conference: Rest & Renew, the ASVC collaborated with musician Cole DeGenova to write lyrics for an original song celebrating our amazing teachers, arts partners, and students for persisting through a challenging school year.
SY19-20
Why The Arts?: To accompany Amplifying Essential Voices, our April 2020 Conference Keynote and Panel event, the ASVC created this video about the importance of arts education that cleverly riffs on Kahoot!, the popular learning platform.
Thank You, CPS Arts Teachers: The ASVC express their gratitude to CPS arts teachers at the end of the SY20 school year.
