Center for Community Arts Partnerships

Engaged ... Meaningful ... Unique. These are words often used to describe the important work of the Center for Community Arts Partnerships (CCAP) at Columbia College Chicago.  Since its inception, CCAP has been transforming the lives of Chicago's young people by creating communities of learning in and through the arts.  The key to CCAP's success is its commitment to build meaningful, sustainable partnerships by uniting college, public schools and community.  It is through these unique relationships that CCAP and its many partners create innovative arts programming that builds stronger schools and communities, and ultimately better educated students.

CCAP is proud to be celebrating its 10 year anniversary.  For the past decade, CCAP has been making a difference in the lives of youth, families, communities and schools throughout Chicago.  Help us continue this important work by making a donation online today.

CCAP Selected as 2009 Coming Up Taller Semifinalist

CCAP has been selected as one of 50 semifinalists for the 2009 Coming Up Taller award.  This prestigious award recognizes outstanding community programs that foster the creative and intellectual development of America’s children and youth through education and practical experience in the arts and humanities.  CCAP was selected from more than 420 nominations distinguishing it as one of the top arts- and humanities-based programs in the country serving youth beyond the traditional school hours.  Read more...