Welcome to ARTSiE!

ARTSiE engages and empowers children and families through equity and excellence in arts and education programming, bridging and strengthening cultures and communities.

MURAL FUNDRAISER

The mural fundraiser on September 29 was a hit! See the highlights in our blog below!

PROGRAMMING VIDEOS

Click below to view our new highlight videos from our after school programming in Hanover Park & Evanston, IL.

BRING ARTSiE TO YOU!

Learn more about how we can bring our unique programming, teaching artists, and professional development to you!

Program Goals

  • Improve reading comprehension.

  • Heighten social-emotional awareness and connection.

  • Increase parent & family engagement.

  • Shift teacher instructional practices.

Making A Difference!

  • CHILDREN

    turned into rising artists through our programs

  • FAMILIES

    inspired by the arts

  • TEACHERS

    given specific arts in education training

  • YEARS

    transforming lives through arts in education

Watch how we turn our mission into action.

OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS

 

Hanover Park, IL

Keeneyville School District 20

Greenbrook Elementary

Waterbury Elementary

Spring Wood Middle School

Evanston, IL

Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) and School District 65

Washington Elementary

Dawes Elementary

King Arts Magnet

Nichols Middle School

 

Evanston, IL

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center

  • “I wanted to thank you for having this program. My child absolutely loves his Wednesdays after school. He’s excited each and every week. My husband and I are very pleased that he’s so happy and has found some interest in something besides his iPad. So thank you.”

    -Lisa, Parent

  • “It is such a joy for families to have a shared experience where they can talk about ideas and listen to each other. You are providing this opportunity through ARTSiE, and we are grateful to have Imagine U be part of your world.”

    — Lynn Kelso, Artistic Director of Imagine U

  • “Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. My daughter loved it and looked forward to this class every Tuesday.”

    -ARTSiE Parent

  • “My child believes in herself.  Since my daughter has participated in the program, her self confidence and willingness to participate has soared.  She's like another kid.”

    — ARTSiE Parent

  • “Something wonderful happened. Victor read How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas out loud. First- yes first!- time he has done that. He has gained confidence from reading out loud in literacy program.”

    -Marty, Parent

  • “I am more than pleased with how [Literacy through the Arts] serves the community, reaching all of the youth. It’s a source of pride and enrichment for Hanover Park and the neighboring suburbs.”

    — Rod Craig, Mayor of Hanover Park, IL

  • “Now I see how much my daughter appreciates reading. She now prefers reading a book rather than watching TV.”

    — Shanelle Davis, Parent