ACVA Elementary and High School Exhibitions
In partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago (DMoC), the All-City Visual Arts Elementary and High School 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).
Submission Guidelines coming soon!
Elementary and High School Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 25/26
- ACVA Application Opens
October 1, 2025 - ACVA Application Closes
February 22, 2026 - ACVA Notification of Acceptance
Week of March 10, 2026 - ACVA Exhibition
May 1-20, 2026
Senior Portfolio
In partnership with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and The Design Museum of Chicago (DMoC), the CPS All-City Visual Arts Senior Portfolio Exhibition offers high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork while gaining exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. Works of art will be shared as in-person and virtual exhibitions.
Submission Guidelines coming soon!
Senior Portfolio Exhibition Deadlines for School Year 25/26
- Senior Portfolio Application Opens
October 1, 2025 - Senior Portfolio Application Closes
November 23, 2025 - Senior Portfolio Notification of Acceptance
December 5, 2025 - Senior Portfolio Exhibition
January 7th - 14th, 2026 - Senior Portfolio Exhibition Opening
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
