The Academy of the Arts is a not-for-profit educational institution in the Western Suburbs of Chicago that educates students and adults in music, dance, theater, art, and the entertainment industry.  Attendees will experience a rigorous curriculum in all academic content areas that prepares them for success in the arts beyond high school. Our programming is developed to provide exceptional academics while maintaining the importance of the arts in a well-rounded education.

Our Vision: Building artists to engage in a practicum of pre-professional arts training balanced with rigorous academics.

Our Mission: The Academy of the Arts is committed to providing a high-level arts curriculum while engaging students in a rigorous academic education.  It is our belief that creativity and the quest for innovation will foster individuality, allowing the holistic development of each artist.

Evening and weekend programs begin in fall 2022.