Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts

Year-round art education is provided for children, youth, and adults through a progression of creative learning. Instruction is adapted to each participant's abilities and needs, with community group learning, sectional learning, and individualized attention within and beyond group settings. The program includes ongoing formal and informal performances and art shows, while instructors incorporate social-emotional learning into lessons. Family members can support student learning and attend showcases, and the organization engages the wider community through outreach concerts, performances, and art shows. Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts is a nonprofit organization located in Brighton Park, Chicago, serving participants across development from childhood into adulthood.