Honoring Cultural Tradition While Empowering Youth Through the Arts
PRAA preserves Puerto Rican heritage and empowers Chicago's youth through transformative arts education, developing tomorrow's cultural leaders.
Upcoming Events
National Coquito Festival
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Music & Arts Classes
Mini Makers
Guitar Beginner
Adult Cuatro
Percussion Beginner
Beginner Ensemble
Cuatro Beginner
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About PRAA
Chicago's Premier Puerto Rican Arts Organization
For over 25 years, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) has preserved culture and empowered Chicago's youth. Through music and arts education at three community centers, we reach approximately 30,000 participants annually, helping to build the next generation of Puerto Rican artists and musicians.
From our Emmy Award-winning National Cuatro Festival to groundbreaking educational programs, PRAA celebrates Puerto Rican heritage while nurturing tomorrow's artistic visionaries.
Explore Art & Music Education
At PRAA, young musicians and artists thrive in heritage-based programs that celebrate culture while building real skills. Our students grow into confident creators and community leaders.
Discover Our Rich History
El Archivo captures the full spectrum of Puerto Rican diaspora life through personal artifacts and community stories, celebrating generations of cultural contributions.
Be Part of Our Legacy
Support us in delivering life-changing arts programming to Chicago's under-resourced communities. Your partnership makes quality cultural education accessible to students of all ages.
You Can Help Expand & Preserve Our Legacy
Our youth deserve more space to create, learn, and thrive, and you can make it happen. With your help, we can create more classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and community studios to serve even more youth through our award-winning music and arts programs.
