Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Curtis provides an unparalleled, tuition-free musical education. Each student receives personalized support to realize their artistic potential through intensive study with our renowned and sought-after faculty.

Curtis is the story of an 11-year-old African-American boy, a comic tale of sibling rivalry and family ties, of joys and turbulence, of school and church and people in the neighborhood.

Home to world-class performing arts groups and museums, rich history, and beautiful green spaces, Philadelphia is a fabulous place to explore—and to be a student. Curtis’ highly selective admissions process ensures that students learn alongside talented peers who challenge and inspire them.

Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors.

Curtis loses control when Isaiah says he’ll be a better father to the baby!

The comic strip portrays the daily life of a middle-class family living in a large American city, especially that of Curtis, the eponymous main character. It frequently chronicles aspects of African American culture and history.

Read the Curtis comic strip from , and check out other Curtis comics by Ray Billingsley.

The mission of Curtis is to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.