Whether you have two hours or two months to spend with us, you’re invited to be part of a vibrant community filled with people from all walks of life to make music, dance and the arts part of their lives every day. You belong here no matter what you like, what you already know or what you want to do! Many of our jams and showcases are free of charge and open to the public.
Session 6 2024
October 28 - December 22, 2024 · 8-week classes
Registration opens 9/16/2024
Session 1 2025
January 6 - March 2, 2025 · 8-week classes
Registration opens 11/11/2024
A new session of classes begins the week of begins January 6, 2025! Secure your spot in your favorite 8-week class or check out some great low-commitment workshops and 4-week classes.
Get ready to rock this summer with Old Town School Summer Camp, an unforgettable adventure for 6-11 year old creative kiddos. Join our 2-week day camps in June or July.
Our free daily jam. A tradition from the early days of Old Town School, gather together with other core guitar students after class for a jam led by teachers featuring songs from the songbook and pop classics. Location and times change depending on the day of the week and is free of charge.
Most classes in our catalog end the session with a performance onsite at the school or offsite at some of Chicago’s finest venues, bars, restaurants and community centers. It’s a chance for students and ensembles of all skills and types to show off what they’ve been working on.
Bringing the joy and power of the arts to over 2,500 school children each year through programs like Artists-In-Residence, Wiggleworms-In-Residence and Guitars For Growth. Your support through classes and concerts help provide quality arts education for Chicagoland students of all ages.
Old Town School’s Arts & Community Wellness Initiative. This youth-focused, intergenerational program aims to provide individuals and organizations with creative resources necessary to build healthy, intentional arts-based communities across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.
Current events, press releases, and important information happening on campus and across the Old Town School universe!
An open mic just for teenagers, Ages 13-19. Join a supportive and fun atmosphere to celebrate everyone’s contributions and welcome new performers to the community. All are welcome, whether you’re a singer-songwriter, spoken work artist, vocalist or a full-fledged band, we’d love to have you on stage!
A great way to get more involved with Old Town School, supporting our mission providing arts education for everyone. Member benefits include class discounts, gifts and early access for concert tickets.
Our artist engagement services offers a wide array of entertainment for any occasion by talented, professional artists. Everything from soloists to 11-piece bands, we can help take your event to the next level and help support the school at the same time!
Housed in the basement of our Lincoln Avenue campus, the Resource Center holds a collection of over 25,000 commercial and archival recordings, videos, books, photos, documents and periodicals.
You have to get here to be here! Easy access to our campuses via public transportation in both Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park.
Over 250 of the most talented artists in Chicago ready to inspire you in classes and lessons!
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
