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New Findings Shed Light on Continued Pandemic Challenges Faced by Chicago Teenagers

August 5, 2022

Analysis from the American Institutes for Research illustrate teens facing adult-like challenges and responsibilities: stress, continued food insecurity, financial hardship, and more Despite circumstances, Chicago… More ›

After School Matters Announces New Members to Board of Directors

January 14, 2022

After School Matters is thrilled to welcome four well-respected individuals to their Board of Directors. The new board members willMore ›

After School Matters Celebrates Milestone With Major New Project

December 23, 2021

NBC5 reporter LeeAnn Trotter featured the Art on theMART projection on her Making A Difference segment, interviewing Lisa Armstrong, theMore ›

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New Findings Shed Light on Continued Pandemic Challenges Faced by Chicago Teenagers

August 5, 2022

Analysis from the American Institutes for Research illustrate teens facing adult-like challenges and responsibilities: stress, continued food insecurity, financial hardship, and more Despite circumstances, Chicago… More ›

After School Matters® Summer Program Application Now Open for Chicago Teens  

May 6, 2022

For images and video content, click here. Organization offering paid summer program opportunities to thousands of Chicago teens to learn skills in visual and performing… More ›

After School Matters Sneaker Ball Celebrates Fashion and Philanthropy in Support of Chicago Teens 

April 13, 2022

After School Matters Sneaker Ball Celebrates Fashion and Philanthropy in Support of Chicago Teens  WHAT: After School Matters ® first-ever in-person Sneaker Ball is taking… More ›

After School Matters® Supporting Nearly 8,000 Chicago Teens this Spring with Paid Remote and In-Person Programs

February 1, 2022

Teens can apply to more than 400 world-class programs and learn skills in visual and performing arts, video game development, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and more… More ›

After School Matters Announces New Members to Board of Directors

January 14, 2022

After School Matters is thrilled to welcome four well-respected individuals to their Board of Directors. The new board members will each help support After School… More ›

Mosaic at Gately Park in Pullman took two years and the help of more than 100 students to create

December 23, 2021

The Chicago Sun-Times featured the Gately mosaic artwork which took almost two years and more than 100 After School Matters teens to complete. The article… More ›

After School Matters Celebrates Milestone With Major New Project

December 23, 2021

NBC5 reporter LeeAnn Trotter featured the Art on theMART projection on her Making A Difference segment, interviewing Lisa Armstrong, the artist behind the projection, and… More ›

After School Matters Debuts Shaping the Future, a New Art on theMART Projection Showcasing Works Created by Chicago Teenagers

November 30, 2021

The project culminates After School Matters’ 30th-anniversary celebration by putting a spotlight on teen-created mosaics, dance performances, and original music on the world’s largest permanent… More ›

Art on theMART to Present Shaping the Future, Featuring Select Works Created by Teenagers in Chicago’s After School Matters Program

October 5, 2021

Photo credit Lisa Armstrong For Images and B-roll, Click Here CHICAGO – Art on theMART, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and… More ›

After School Matters® Offering Paid Remote and In-Person Programs for Nearly 7,000 Chicago Teens this Fall

September 21, 2021

Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, [email protected] Teens can apply to more than 400 programs and learn skills in visual and performing arts, coding, sports management,… More ›