Welcome to the Department of Cultural Arts!

The mission of GTG has always been to offer Glenview (and the surrounding communities) high quality, low cost exposure to theater. For over forty years, GTG has produced Broadway style musical productions and has provided the perfect outlet for talented individuals from Glenview and throughout Chicagoland to share their gifts on stage. GTG has partnered with not only the Glenview Park District, but also the two local high schools, Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South, to house the summer production. What also makes the productions so unique is the addition of a 40 piece LIVE orchestra that performs during every show. Over 3,000 audience members enjoy these annual productions.

Founded in 1985 by Dick Austin, The Glenview Concert Band (GCB) is comprised adult musicians from Glenview and surrounding neighborhoods. While some members are professional musicians, most find a welcome place to continue their love of playing instruments. We play many genres of music: classical, contemporary, popular, marches, and showtunes, to name a few. Auditions are not necessary, but the music we play is not for beginners. The concert band recently performed as the headliner for the Glenview Park District July 4^th Twilight Show. GCB does an amazing job of engaging the Glenview community through free performances; providing opportunities for individuals who may not otherwise be exposed to the joys of live music.

The Glenview Children’s Theatre (GCT) is in its 35^th year. Children ages 5 through 15 are able to participate in four productions a year. The mission of GCT is to provide extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire children in an inclusive and supportive environment, encouraging creativity, positive self-esteem and personal growth.

The Visual Arts programs at the Glenview Park District covers several genres, such as ceramics, water color, drawing, glass fusion and various other mediums. This program is a true paragon in showing how student’s arts can be enjoyed and presented in various ways throughout the community. The Cultural Arts Hall at Park Center is always showcasing our visual class’s current projects.

Our Adult Arts programs have partnered with Wagner Farm, the Grove, the Glenview History Museum and various other business in Glenview to create art for their buildings, logo ideas for events and flyers for various organizations. The Glenview Art League, a recognized organization of the Glenview Park District, sponsors an Art in the Park showcase every summer in Glenview, exposing art to resident and visitors.