The Arts at Harper
Enjoy exceptional art, music and theatre events
Conveniently located with free parking and multiple venues, Harper offers affordable Chicago area entertainment — from theater, musical performances and comedy, to films, lectures and art exhibits.
Relax at a swinging jazz concert, meet an acclaimed author, view our 300-piece art collection or
classic and contemporary dramas and musicals. Our 2012-2013 Live@Harper season brings you nationally renowned performers and up-and-coming stars — gifted students of all ages from our art, music and theatre programs. Visit our Arts Events Calendar to see all our upcoming events.
Events are sponsored by our Student Activities Department, clubs and organizations, cultural arts committee and Liberal Arts Division.
Earn a degree or take art classes, music lessons and more.
Study art, fashion, graphic arts, literature, music, theatre and more, learning firsthand from professionals. Bring your own art to life, see your fashion designs modeled on the runway, or get published in our literary publications or newspaper. Join a music ensemble, audition for a theatre production, or find your voice with our award-winning Speech & Debate Team or student-run radio station, WHCM 88.3 FM.
Whether you just want to have fun, perform, perfect your art or pursue a degree or certificate, you’ll find boundless opportunities to study and explore the arts at Harper, Chicago’s affordable arts school.
Interested in jazz piano, voice, comedy improv, pottery or photography? Pursue your creative
passions through our Community Music Center and other Continuing Education enrichment programs.