Pros Arts Studio's free community programs can be divided into two areas Youth Arts Programs and Cultural Celebrations.  These programs, held after school and during the summer, are an important part of our work in the Pilsen / Little Village neighborhoods.

Youth Arts Programs are provided at our home Dvorak Park and other partner sites.  In a typical week we welcome 200 students through our doors, exposing them to experiences in the performing, visual, and media arts, after school, in the evenings, and throughout the summer.  We also offer paid internships and apprenticeships for up to 75 teens each year.  Youth Arts Programs include: Kidz Circus, Media, Hip Hip Open Studio, Ideas en Arcilla: Community Clay Program, and other special programs.

Cultural Celebrations are held each year at various sites and bring the community together for innovative activities marking the neighborhood’s Mexican heritage:  Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead (Oct/Nov), Carnaval (Feb), and Dia del Nino/Day of the Child (April).   Pros Arts teaching artists provide workshops prior to culminating events (parades, performances, interactive exhibitions ) drawing an average of 300 community members.

Mailing Address: PO Box 08191 Chicago, Il 60608 Phone: (312) 226-7767 Fax: (312) 226-7012 Email: info@prosarts.org