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Many of us take the internet service we have at work, home, or school for granted. We are so used to having it available almost everywhere we go that we …

Reasons why we love Chicago in October: Chicago Artists Month (which is in full swing – take a look at their calendar of events), crisp fall air (sweatshirt weather!), and …

When we look at a painting, most of us try to find patterns, organize the idea in our mind, and give a structure to lines and colors. In many art …

Social messages in public art take the mainstage at Fairfield Fairfield Academy in Marquette Park has hosted Urban Gateways artist-in-residence programs for four full years now, and visual artist James …

As we undergo an intensive office cleanup here at Urban Gateways (discarding 30-year-old chairs and sorting through boxes of photos from the 80s), we are discovering some true gems. Presented …

For a very long time emotional intelligence in kids was overlooked by educators and educational institutions. In 2003 the State of Illinois passed a bill to add “social and emotional …

I see huge benefits…to the society that teaches its young people to think, dream, create, and imagine something new. -Teaching artist Sonja Henderson Who knew that Greeley Elementary was full …

Featuring dogs, cartwheels and a young guitarist (1:06), this photo slideshow by student Angie at Stevenson School could best be described as happy-go-lucky. It also utilizes technical photography skills by …

Who knew that art and science can become a powerful force when combined together?! John Sabraw, a professor and artist from Ohio, came up with a unique way to raise …

What do you get when you combine a media arts program with a history class? One pretty unique, integrated residency! Working alongside history teacher Erick Taft, teaching artist Samantha Hill …