| Designed to encourage students' creativity and exploration of the humanities, these programs offer unique opportunities to meet and engage with authors and artists, and to develop their own skills. |
- ACI/ACM Humanities Fellowship Awards
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Exceptional students are nominated by ACI and ACM faculty to received a Humanities Fellowship award.
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- Chicago Park District Poetry Project
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Multiple-week poetry workshop presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District.
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- Creative Writing Seminar
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Three-day creative writing intensive for CPS students.
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- Guest Lectures
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Festival presenters and lecturers are aligned with targeted community and academic institutions.
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- Internship Program
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Students and recent graduates gain practical and professional experience year-round.
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- Meet the Author
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Students study a book by an author, write a response, and meet the author during the Festival.
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- Meet the Musician
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Leading composers, performers, historians, and conductors meet with students for discussion and performances.
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- Student Dress Rehearsals
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Student audiences from area schools are invited to share the experience of major live performances!
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- Student & Teacher Free Ticket Program
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FREE tickets year-round for students, teachers and class groups!
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