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.

 

500+

CHILDREN

turned into rising artists through our programs

350+

FAMILIES

inspired by the arts

50+

TEACHERS

given specific arts in education training

10+

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.)

Dawes Elementary

King Arts Magnet

Washington Elementary

  • “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.”

    — LTA Parent

  • “Something wonderful happened. Victor read How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas out loud [us]. 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.”

    — Mayor Rod Craig of Hanover Park, IL

  • "It means a lot to us as parents that she is learning something that she can use later on in life to be healthy. It's also been a great way to keep her busy this summer. The zoom dance and yoga has been great keeping her physically active as well. We definitely recommend this program to anyone that has young children." 

    — Shelley Wilson, Parent

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

    — Shanelle Davis, Parent

  • “Partnerships in education are really important. There are so many demands on a school district. Trying to meet the needs of all of our students; we simply don’t have the resources to do this alone.”

    — Michael Connelly, Superintendent Kenneyvile School District 20

  • “I am so glad for the Literacy through the Arts Summer Camp, this summer especially …  this [2020] has been a rough year.””

    — Michelle Colon, Parent