IHOBF is working to enrich young lives by taking Action for the Arts® in communities across the nation. Please see below for information about IHOBF activity in Chicago for the 2011/2012 program year. Be sure to check back periodically for updates.
Action for the Arts Instruments, Arts Resources, and Grants Program
Public schools and non-profit organizations located in Chicago may be eligible to apply for musical instruments, arts resources and grants to support music and arts instructional programs for youth. Applications for the 2012/2013 program year (September 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013) will be accepted from May 1 through July 13, 2012. Click here for more information.
Drawing Us Together
Drawing Us Together 2012, a visual arts exhibit and competition, invited 9th through 12th grade students to create original artworks inspired by the 2012 theme: The Arts Inspire Hope. In creating their artworks, students were encouraged to consider how the arts can inspire hope in challenging times and difficult circumstances. An exhibit took place May 1 at House of Blues Chicago. Congratulations to first place winner Matthew Jungert, second place winner Miranda Garfinkle, and third place winner Sophia Weaver. Click here to view highlights and the online exhibit.
Blues SchoolHouse
Blues SchoolHouse resources including the Blues SchoolHouse Classroom Guide are available free of charge at IHOBF’s online Learning Center.
Online Resources
Visit the IHOBF online Learning Center for Blues SchoolHouse, Cultural Journeys, and other programming resources.
Questions
Please email ihobfchicago@livenation.com if you have questions or require additional information.