welcome to the chiarts alumni network
Raven Smith, Visual Arts ’18. High Rise. 2024, Painting.
Empowering Alumni.
Building Community.
The ChiArts Alumni Network is a program designed to support your professional growth and keep you connected to the vibrant community of fellow ChiArts alumni. Reconnect with classmates, expand your network, and give back to the people and programs that helped shape your creative journey.
Whether you’re exploring new career paths, sharing opportunities, growing as a leader, or mentoring future scholar-artists, we’re here to support you and how you want to connect.
To register for the Network, update your contact information and you’ll receive news for alumni events, career opportunities, and ways to support your ChiArts family.
Connect with fellow alums on Instagram and LinkedIn to grow your network, share opportunities, and stay in the loop on all things ChiArts. It’s your space to collaborate, celebrate each other’s wins, and strengthen our alumni community.
Lead by example and make a lasting impact in the ChiArts community by joining the Alumni Board. Stay tuned for exciting Class Ambassador and volunteer opportunities.
We host a variety of events designed to help you expand your professional network and reconnect with your ChiArts family.
Upcoming: Summer Sippin’ Mixer on June 18, 2025.
We’d love to amplify your achievements. Whether it’s a career milestone or an exciting personal update, share it with us, and we’ll highlight it on social media and in our triannual alumni newsletter.
Send your updates to Program Manager, Karina Quintana, at [email protected].
Need your ChiArts transcript? Request a copy below.
For additional forms or assistance, contact ChiArts Registrar, Kinita Redmond, at [email protected].
If you have questions, ideas, or anything alumni related that you’d like to discuss, Program Manager Karina Quintana is here to help. Reach out via email at [email protected].
Announcing the Inaugural Alumni Board
We’re proud to announce the launch of the ChiArts Alumni Board, a dynamic group of leaders who exemplify the spirit, creativity, and commitment that define our alumni community. These inaugural members bring passion, purpose, and a deep love for ChiArts to their service. Through advocacy, fundraising, and meaningful alumni engagement, they will help shape the future of ChiArts and ensure its mission continues to thrive.
Join us in warmly welcoming our founding Alumni Board members!
Deja Blackwell
Class of 2016
Asia Hall
Class of 2013
Ashley Johnson
Class of 2018
Bianca Mitchell
Class of 2013
Caitlin Bratland
Class of 2013
Ylijah Harris
Class of 2018
Kristin Kawazoye
Class of 2014
Mecca Ramsey
Class of 2016
Upcoming Events
5.21.25 | BY Karina Quintana
Summer Sippin’ Mixer: Cheers to the Inaugural Alumni Board
Our annual Summer Sippin’ Mixer is back on June 18, 2025!
Join us for a memorable evening in Chicago’s Wicker Park as we come together to celebrate the bright future of the ChiArts Alumni Network. This year, we’re especially excited to honor the inaugural Alumni Board, a dedicated group that’s leading the way in strengthening alumni engagement. Reconnect with old friends, meet new faces, get (free) alumni merch, and toast to what’s ahead for our ChiArts community.