After-School Programs
Inspiring creativity beyond the classroom.
Our after-school programs provide hands-on arts education for K–8 students, blending cultural traditions with contemporary creativity. Students explore music, dance, visual arts, and STEAM through joyful, project-based learning aligned with our five pillars: Artistic Competencies, Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Social & Emotional Learning, and Community Building.
Highlights:
Meets minimum 2 times per week during the school year
Culminates in quarterly showcases
Emphasizes collaboration and creative expression
📍 Offered across Chicago Public Schools and partner community centers.
PCCCArts Class Offerings
Looking to offer one of our programs near you?
MUSIC
Music Explorers
Choirs
Instrument Groups (Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Percussion, etc)
Jazz & Black American Music
Popular Music
Latin American Music (Caribbean, North, Central & South American)
Wind Band
Orchestra
Beat Making & Music Production
DANCE
Dance Explorers
Folkloric Dances of Mexico
Afro-Caribbean Dances ( Salsa, Bachata, Folkloric, etc)
Black American Dances (Tap, Hip Hop, Krump, etc)
VISUAL ARTS
Arts & Crafts
Multi-Media Arts
Textile Arts
Painting / Drawing
Mural Painting
APPLIED ARTS
Theatre
3D Printing
Architecture & Design
Robotics
Fashion Design
MEDIA ARTS
Digital Photography
Film / Digital Story Telling
Videography & Drones
PCCCArts is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
PCCCArts is partially supported by a grant from Illinois Humanities.
PCCCArts is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC).
PCCCArts is partially supported by a grant from the IAC through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
PCCCArts youth programs at Chicago International Salsa Congress are supported by Josh Reighard.
PCCCArts summer programs in Pilsen are partially supported by Sims Metal Recycling.