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At Amundsen we explore drawing, painting, printmaking, scratchboard, and other 2-d techniques

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At Amundsen we explore drawing, painting, printmaking, scratchboard, and other 2-d techniques

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Hello and hola everyone!!! I have been teaching at Amundsen for the last 12 years and I have loved every minute of it! I teach Art 1 and IB Senior Portfolio. Reach out to me if you are looking for opportunities to work an after school job as well! I am the After School Matters Liaison.  Click here to head over to my Amundsen website page and see more student artwork!

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This is the first unit for our Art 1 and Middle Years Program Art class. Student explore current social issues and make artwork in response!

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This is the first unit for our Art 1 and Middle Years Program Art class. Student explore current social issues and make artwork in response!

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This is our junior and senior level IB art classes. Here, students focus on 3 specific tasks that they develop in  class. It's a great opportunity to earn the IB diploma AND earn college credit!

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This is our junior and senior level IB art classes. Here, students focus on 3 specific tasks that they develop in  class. It's a great opportunity to earn the IB diploma AND earn college credit!

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Click here to go to the AHS website for Diploma Program.

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Welcome to Art! This is the first visual art course students take at Amundsen. A mix of different art materials and techniques will be explored. Students will practice discussing and analyzing artwork. 

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Welcome to Art! This is the first visual art course students take at Amundsen. A mix of different art materials and techniques will be explored. Students will practice discussing and analyzing artwork. 

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Click here to go to the AHS website for ART 1 and to see

Clcik here to go to the AHS website for MYP Visual Art and to see more student artwork.

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Student peer review and work on drawings

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Students create vector graphics in Illustrator on influential figures.

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Students create an image out of various typefaces and poetry.

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After School Matters is a teen work program for students to discover a possible a career in the arts. They are available all over Chicago! Kids learn skills and develop their work ethics...while earning a pay check!

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After School Matters is a teen work program for students to discover a possible a career in the arts. They are available all over Chicago! Kids learn skills and develop their work ethics...while earning a pay check!

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Their futures matter.

So does your contribution. Please consider making a donation today!

Celebrating #ASMTogether

Watch our first virtual teen celebration! Missed our Celebrating #ASMTogether virutal showcase? You can still watch it here!
It's what matters

Who We Are

After School Matters provides Chicago teens the opportunity to explore their passions and develop their talents through world-class after-school and summer programs across Chicago.

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After School Matters | ASM | Chicago Teen Programs

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So does your contribution. Please consider making a donation today! Watch our first virtual teen celebration! Missed our Celebrating #ASMTogether virutal showcase? You can still watch it here! It's what matters After School Matters provides Chicago teens the opportunity to explore their passions and develop their talents through world-class after-school and summer programs across Chicago.

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Hi! I've been at Amundsen since 2015 and teaching visual art in CPS since 2001. My joy is watching the wheels turn for students as they discover their voice and style through years of exploration in Middle Years Program and Diplomoa Program!
CLICK HERE to go to my AHS website where I have a load of photos of students working in the studio and resolved artwork. ENJOY!!

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Hello everyone! I taught at Goode STEM Academy for the last 5 years focusing on contemporary art, digital art and photography. I was a student teacher at Amundsen many years ago and I’m so excited to be back! Click here to see my teacher page!

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Marwen has FREE art classes for students who qualify after school, on weekends, and throughout the summer! Check it out!

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Marwen has FREE art classes for students who qualify after school, on weekends, and throughout the summer! Check it out!

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Marwen | Empowering Chicago Students Through Visual Arts

Whether you're new to the visual arts or have lots of experience - Marwen has something for you. Learn about all of our art courses including painting, photography, fashion and more.

Bienvenido a Marwen. Ofrecemos clases y programación enfocada en el arte visual completamente gratis para jóvenes de Chicago de comunidades de bajos recursos en los grados 6-12. Estudiantes de Marwen reciben clases de arte gratis y también pueden recibir apoyo para escoger una escuela secundaria, postular a la universidad, o buscar trabajo. Lea más sobre nuestros requisitos para estudiantes interesados en inscribirse a nuestro programa.

Imagínese Aquí Inspirando Creatividad y Exploración Apoyando Los Caminos de Todos Nuestros Estudiantes

Marwen's annual Art Fair returns with a new twist!

We have grown thanks to our donors and community.

Please support our mission to inspire and educate Chicago youth from under-resourced communities and schools through visual arts and college and career counseling.

Marwen is home to a lot of people, and I definitely feel like I'm a part of that.

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Marwen | Empowering Chicago Students Through Visual Arts

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Marwen | Empowering Chicago Students Through Visual Arts Whether you're new to the visual arts or have lots of experience - Marwen has something for you. Learn about all of our art courses including painting, photography, fashion and more. Bienvenido a Marwen.

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Using cardboard armatures and paper mache, students collaborated and constructed everyday objects!

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Even in digital art we play! Students gain new skills using industry-standard software to create vector graphics.

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An entire hand wire sculpture woven from copper wire! 

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An entire hand wire sculpture woven from copper wire! 

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Click here to head to the Amundsen Student Art Gallery!

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Click here to head to the Amundsen Student Art Gallery!