For Families
Snow City Arts currently offers arts instruction at our partner hospitals but it’s also possible to engage with Snow City Arts outside of the hospital!
Releases
Students need to sign a release form to allow SCA to share their work and likeness. We have two versions of each form: A Spanish form and English form. They’re the same exact forms, so select one with your preferred language. You can sign via Docusign by clicking the button below or you can download the pdfs from the button below and mail them to us at info@snowcityarts.org or at Snow City Arts 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612-3833.
The Art Form lets us document and retain a copy and display students’ creations in public exhibitions, in hospital hallways, on our social media networks, and a variety of other ways we use to publicly celebrate the work of our students.
The School Form allows us to communicate with your school with the aim of securing school credit, extra credit, or encourage that your artwork be displayed or celebrated.
The Photo Form let’s us take and share videos or pictures of you being creative – but that’s totally up to you! The form also allows us to record your voice in song or spoken word.
Below: Infographic on how releases are used at SCA, click to enlarge.
Exhibitions
Snow City Arts proudly showcases student artwork in exhibitions throughout Chicago and online, celebrating the creativity and imagination of young artists making art in hospitals. SCA also creates and sells high-quality prints of student artwork (see our annual capsule collection here!) in accordance with our Student Art Sales Policy (English) and Política de Ventas de Arte Estudiantil (Español). Students always take home their original artwork, prints are made to help share and celebrate their creativity while supporting our mission to inspire and educate children and youth in hospitals through the arts.
If you’ve made art with us, we’d love to feature your work!
Share your artwork here to be considered for an upcoming student exhibition.
Want to know when and where you can see Snow City Arts on display?
Visit our Events page to see what’s coming up next — and join our mailing list to receive updates about future exhibitions, art-making opportunities, and community celebrations.
Below: Image from our Spring Snowcase student exhibition at CAPE Chicago in 2025.
Continue Making Art with Snow City Arts
Whether you’re looking to keep growing as an artist or simply want to make something new and fun, Snow City Arts offers ways to stay connected and inspired. No matter where you are, you can keep making, imagining, and sharing your art with the Snow City Arts community.
Explore our Virtual Learning page to engage with a Snow City Arts Teaching Artist art making project. These free, virtual lessons let you experiment with new materials, techniques, and ideas all from home.
Join the magic of Snow City Arts live at our next Art Party! More info to come.
Youth Leadership Council
The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) supports young alumni leaders of Snow City Arts with the skills, knowledge, and networks to create meaningful change—both in their communities and in their own personal and professional growth. Through collaboration, advocacy, and experiential learning, the council provides a platform for youth to engage in transformative art-making, strengthen leadership and problem-solving abilities, and influence organizational policy and programmatic decisions. Rooted in equity, inclusivity, and action, the council fosters a supportive space where diverse perspectives are valued, and alumni voices help shape SCA as an organization.
At right: Youth Leadership Council Logo
