Chicago’s first public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., invites interested students to apply for the 2022-23 school year admission, with applications due on December 15, 2021. An immersive, on-campus Open House Event Backstage Pass will be held for students and families to learn more about the admissions and audition process on Sunday, December 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. With equity being central to ChiArts’ mission, the school continues its unique model of admitting novice students and encourages those with no training in the arts but who demonstrate a strong natural ability and a desire for learning to apply. At Backstage Pass, attendees will have the opportunity to dive into the five arts conservatories and explore creative areas of study of interest, while learning about the school’s audition process. Availability for the event is limited due to COVID guidelines, and early registration is encouraged. The registration link for the Backstage Pass can be found at ChiArts.org. To apply for the 2022-23 school year, visit https://go.cps.edu.