Latest News:
Announcing Our 2025–2026 Concert Season: A Season of Sound, Story, and Dance
We’re thrilled to share our 2025–2026 season—an inspiring year filled with music, movement, and cultural storytelling.
This season also marks the debut of the Chicago Artopia International Guitar Series, featuring three extraordinary performances:
Leonela Alejandro (Puerto Rico), 2024 GFA winner
A passionate Flamenco performance with Grisha Goryachev (Russia)
East Meets West — a powerful musical fusion of classical guitar and Chinese guzheng, performed by Duo Chinoiserie
Beyond the series, the season continues with An Afternoon with Chopin, featuring acclaimed pianist Mateus Furtado (Brazil).
Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming Chris White Trio in A Charlie Brown Christmas, joined by the Hubbard High School Choir.
To close the season, we bring you a vibrant Tango finale with Tango 21 Dance Theater.
🎬 We’re also excited to announce that this year, we’ll host our first film screening: For the Left Hand — a Kartemquin Films documentary by Emmy-winning writer-producer Howard Reich. The film tells the inspiring story of pianist Norman Malone, who, despite losing the use of his right hand at age 10, dedicated his life to mastering the left hand and achieving remarkable triumphs.
We can’t wait to share this journey with you. Bring a friend or loved one, and join us for this unforgettable season of sound, story, and dance!
Summer 2025: Spread your Wings and fly mural by Anna Murphy
Chicago Artopia is proud to help bring live music to this wonderful community event!
If you missed the final concert of our 2024–2025 series featuring the Tom Lowery Trio, don’t worry—we’re bringing Tom, a talented local musician, and his jazz trio back for a special performance.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
-Live jazz by the Tom Lowery Jazz Trio
-A chance to meet the artist and see her beautiful mural
-A fun scavenger hunt for kids
-Tasty treats from A Cup of Joe
Don’t miss this celebration of art, music, and community!
2024: We are happy to announce that Chicago Artopia recently received a CityArts program grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events!
Come see our 2024-2025 concert series! It was partially funded by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Our Mission
Chicago Artopia is made up of artists, educators and art aficionados working together in the community to bring cultural events to the Southwest side of Chicago. The goal is to inspire and connect the community with diverse cultural arts and experiences.
At our organization, we are passionate about fostering a vibrant and inclusive arts and cultural scene on the Southwest side of Chicago. One of the ways we achieve this is by hosting a range of free concerts, workshops, and collaborative events. Our mission is to make these opportunities accessible to the local community, providing avenues for creativity, education, and community engagement.
We believe that everyone should have access to the transformative power of the arts, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Our events and initiatives aim to build connections, inspire creativity, and foster a sense of belonging within the community. Together, we can create a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape that empowers individuals and strengthens the Southwest side of Chicago.
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Your generous contribution, regardless of its magnitude, plays a pivotal role in our ability to host future events that are accessible to all, free of charge. By donating, you directly support our mission of bringing transformative cultural experiences to the Southwest side of Chicago.
Chicago Artopia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
