School & Community Partnerships

For over 80 years, Music Institute of Chicago has been deeply passionate about the value of music for all students. Our commitment to school and community partnerships provides opportunities for music learning for every student – regardless of experience or financial means. MIC continues to develop partnerships with community organizations that share our vision in the value of music to transform lives.

Arts Link is Music Institute of Chicago's distinctive outreach program, serving over 6,500 students per year in Chicago and suburban schools and other community programs such as Youth Organizational Umbrella (Y.O.U.), Chicago West Community Center (CWCMC) and Bethany Early Childhood Center.

Arts Link is comprised of:

• Professional Development Workshops
• School Programs
• Artist & Ensembles in Residence
• Community Engagement Partnerships

For more information, please contact Director of School and Community Partnerships, Dr. Corinne Ness.