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Cross Cultural Exchanges Based in the Arts
This year, the Chicago Youth Education Exchange will once again host the Annual Chicago Youth International Arts Festival, creating a platform for young artists both domestic and abroad to showcase their artistic talents. This year’s Summer Intensive Training Program will include the following: 10 Day Training Camp, 3 Day Festival (1 All Day Competition and Showcase), a Gala, and a 7 Day East Coast Tour for international students. |
Main Components
Arts Workshop
The Arts Workshop allows students to visit local Chicago Arts schools and participate in workshops, master classes, and performances everyday. On the last 3 days of the program, students will participate in the Arts Festival Competition, an all-day Master class, and Grand Finale Gala, where students showcase their talents on stage with local Chicago and international students. |
Arts Festival Competition
Those who are only interested in participating in the competition, this is the option for you! All Arts Workshop participants are automatically enrolled in the competition. Winners of the Arts Festival Competition will be invited to perform during the Grand Finale Gala. Competition categories can be found on programs. Each category will be separated into 3 age groups. |
Grand Finale Gala
Those who win the Art Festival Competition have the option to perform in the Grand Finale Gala on Saturday in front of numerous prestigious guests including industry leaders, teachers, and representatives from renowned schools. Sponsoring institutions can register to have groups perform. |
Arts Workshops
The Arts Workshops lasts 2 weeks, allowing students to visit local Chicago Arts schools and participate in workshops and evening master classes, and performances 9am - 5pm everyday at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. On the last 3 days of the program, students will participate in the Arts Festival Competition, an all-day Master class, and Grand Finale Gala, where students showcase their talents on stage with local Chicago and international students. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to perform in the gala. Students may choose to commute or live in the provided housing downtown.
The Arts Workshops lasts 2 weeks, allowing students to visit local Chicago Arts schools and participate in workshops and evening master classes, and performances 9am - 5pm everyday at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. On the last 3 days of the program, students will participate in the Arts Festival Competition, an all-day Master class, and Grand Finale Gala, where students showcase their talents on stage with local Chicago and international students. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to perform in the gala. Students may choose to commute or live in the provided housing downtown.
- Ages 12-18
- Participants must not have completed their senior year of high school during time of registration
- Resident campers & international registrants must apply by May 1, 2017
- Commuter registration deadline: June 15
- $100 Early-bird discount available until April 15
- See Workshop Participant Descriptions below for program pricing
- International students please contact us for individual and group pricing
3-Day Festival
If you can't commit to two weeks, the 3-Day Festival may be the option for you! This program encompasses the Arts Festival Competition, an all-day master class held at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, and the Grand Finale Gala held at UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts.
If you can't commit to two weeks, the 3-Day Festival may be the option for you! This program encompasses the Arts Festival Competition, an all-day master class held at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, and the Grand Finale Gala held at UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts.
- Age divisions are as follows: Ages 7-18
- Participants must not have completed their senior year of high school during time of registration
- Domestic student registration: $300 (does not include lodging); deadline: June 15
- Early bird $35 application fee waiver available until April 15
- International student registration deadline: May 1 (Please contact us for individual and group pricing)
Arts Festival Competition
Those who are only interested in participating in the competition, this is the option for you! Chicago Academy for the Arts will be your gallery and stage. All Arts Workshop and 3-Day Festival participants are automatically enrolled in the competition. Winners of the Arts Festival Competition will be invited to perform during the Grand Finale Gala. Competition categories can be found on the top of this page. Please click here for audition requirements.
Those who are only interested in participating in the competition, this is the option for you! Chicago Academy for the Arts will be your gallery and stage. All Arts Workshop and 3-Day Festival participants are automatically enrolled in the competition. Winners of the Arts Festival Competition will be invited to perform during the Grand Finale Gala. Competition categories can be found on the top of this page. Please click here for audition requirements.
- Visual Arts participants must bring their own piece to CAA the morning of the 27th
- Each category will be separated into 2 age groups for the general public: 7-12, 13-18
- Students may request to compete in the upper division with a recommendation letter
- Junior Teachers participating in the program may compete as well (ages 18-24)
- Registration deadline: June 15
- Performers wishing to compete only in the competition must pay a $35 registration fee
- Competition registration fee does not include admission to the Grand Finale Gala
Grand Finale Gala
Held at the UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts, those who win Friday's Art Festival Competition have the option to perform in the Grand Finale Gala on Saturday in front of numerous prestigious guests including industry leaders, teachers, and representatives from renowned schools. Only sponsoring and partner institutions may register to have groups perform.
Held at the UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts, those who win Friday's Art Festival Competition have the option to perform in the Grand Finale Gala on Saturday in front of numerous prestigious guests including industry leaders, teachers, and representatives from renowned schools. Only sponsoring and partner institutions may register to have groups perform.
- Open to all ages
- Registration deadline: June 15
- Student admission to Gala: $5
- Adult admission to Gala: $10