Opportunities

Arts + Public Life offers in-depth, hands-on arts programming for South Side youth (ages 14–19) to cultivate creativity, leadership, and professional skills. Participants receive compensation for their time and hard work. Join one of our four programs this summer June 22 - August 7:

Design Apprenticeship Program (DAP): A mentorship initiative where teens use woodshop tools to create community-based design projects that respond to local needs.

Backstage Production Program (BSP): An introduction to theater production fundamentals, including audio and lighting design, sound engineering, and stage management.

Teen Arts Council (TAC): A multidisciplinary experience focused on arts administration, community engagement, and event planning.

Choreographic Arts Program (CAP): A collaborative dance program where students research Chicago’s dance history and create original choreography reflecting personal na