Data Snapshots
As advocates for arts education equity in Chicago, Ingenuity’s work sits where teaching artists, arts organizations, arts educators, funders, and policymakers intersect. We focus on advancing access to quality arts education by creating connections between these stakeholders, and more. Data shapes all of our strategies, and ultimately, helps to drive the individual and collective impact of Chicago’s arts education sector.
The Data Snapshot is an analysis by Ingenuity’s Data & Research team that takes a closer look at information collected from the Creative School Survey and other sources. Data Snapshots don’t replace Ingenuity’s State of the Arts in Chicago Public Schools reports; instead, they’re complementary, expanding the story behind the data, allowing us and the arts education sector to utilize the information in the construction of plans and ideas to further advance equitable access to arts education in Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Data Snapshots provide an opportunity to delve deeper into research questions and further explore how to translate understandings into action. Each Snapshot focuses on one specific topic.
Residency Program Costs & Teaching Artist Compensation
This snapshot examines the financial aspects of arts residency programs in CPS, focusing on teaching artist compensation. It provides insights into cost structures and aims to inform equitable funding strategies for arts education. View the Snapshot
High School Arts Offerings
Analyzing data from 2019–20 to 2021–22, this report assesses the availability and diversity of arts courses in CPS high schools. It highlights disparities based on geography and school governance, noting that District-Managed schools generally offer more comprehensive arts programs. View the Snapshot
Arts Partnerships Before and After the Pandemic
This snapshot explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts partnerships in CPS, revealing a significant decline in active partnerships from 2018–19 to 2020–21. It identifies characteristics of organizations that maintained or lost partnerships, providing insights for rebuilding efforts. View the Snapshot
BIPOC Representation and Arts Partners
Focusing on the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) within arts organizations partnering with CPS, this report finds that while many organizations promote BIPOC artists, fewer have BIPOC individuals in leadership roles. It underscores the need for increased diversity at all organizational levels. View the Snapshot