Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies, Inc.
JCPAA Fine & Performing Arts Studio
JCPAA is located in the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown Performing Arts community, lower level of the historic Plankinton Building at 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue.
Since 2010, The downtown studio offers an extensive array of dance, theatre, music, and visual arts for students of all ages! JCPAA’s Performing Arts Studio is Milwaukee’s newest addition to the artistic talent that is a part of downtown’s performing arts community.
Our mission is to strengthen youth and young adults through exposure to the arts, provide opportunities for creative expression, and by providing opportunities for youth to explore their creativity and talents through the arts. Whether students become artists themselves, work in an arts-related field, enjoy the arts as patrons or support the arts.
Students are technically trained in music, dance, theater, and the visual arts! They learn the fundamentals and techniques in the four program areas. JCPAA broadens the knowledge of our students by introducing them to the world of the arts and teaching the fundamentals and techniques. Youth and teens receive professional arts instruction, enjoy performances and exhibits, and receive tutoring, mentoring and coaching to achieve academically and pursue their interest in the arts.
Pursuing an artistic career can be an exhausting, emotional journey. Whether your goal is to learn new skills, launch an independent business or work within the industry, JCPAA is the perfect place to build the foundation. And as a student here, you will have access to our amazing, supportive network throughout your time studying. We’re dedicated to teaching the skills and providing the best virtual experience necessary for successful futures. both personally and professionally. Take a look through our site to learn more.
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Jesús Hilario-Reyes
Jesús Hilario-Reyes former instructor at JCPAA describes themself as an
"anti-disciplinary artist."
Moving fluidly between performance, sound, video, and sculpture, they are inspired by queer rave culture, migration, Western carnivals, and the traces that movement leaves behind.
Their work can take the form of a vinyl installed on the floor of a club for a night of fun or a sculpture inspired by the hurricane-worn mangrove forests of Hilario-Reyes's native Puerto Rico.
The artist has performed at venues including
Documenta, the Kitchen, Gladstone Gallery, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
