Category: Blog
UG Teaching Artist Showcases Student Work at Gallery 37
By Sherre Cullen, Urban Gateways Director of Development Sonja Henderson, long-time Urban Gateways Teaching Artist, showcased the work of her students at Gallery 37 at a reception on May 24. …
Impact of Fairfield Dance, Visual Arts Residencies Clear In and Out of the Classroom
By Anna Joranger On Thursday, May 31, Fairfield Academy students traveled to the River North offices of law firm Jenner & Block, corporate sponsor of the school’s Urban Gateways arts …
After-School Arts Programs Culminate in Celebration at EPIC Academy
At the end of May, EPIC Academy high school students performed percussion, spoken word, theater, and dance pieces from their after-school arts programs during a festive culminating event at the …
Arts Take the Lead at Greeley Elementary during Fine Arts Week 2012
By Anna Joranger “Students transform the confidence [that they gain in the arts] to other places. I see it all the time. They bloom in art and think ‘I can …
Connecting Arts Education and Violence Prevention: A New Arts Forum Discussion
The next meeting of the New Arts Forum, Urban Gateways’ Junior Board, is Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8pm at Columbia College (600 S. Michigan, Room 401). In addition to providing …
Building careers, building community at EPIC Academy
“I have definitely seen an impact on career aspirations. Students come up to me regularly in awe of a particular trip they went on or a project they are working …
Making Merry with the New Arts Forum at ART SEE, May 17
A good time was had by all at Art See, a New Arts Forum event at Gallery KH on May 17. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, art, spoken word, and an exciting …
See and be seen—ART SEE this Thursday!
A pARTy for a cause. Looking around for ways to spend your Thursday evening that involve good drinks, good people and good entertainment? You’re in luck, because ART SEE also …
Unveiling Outer Space at Carson Elementary
On May 3, students at Carson Elementary unveiled an outer space mural and presented visual art, poetry, and music during a culminating event for the school community. UG teaching artist …
Elements Contemporary Ballet to Perform at Athenaeum Theatre
Urban Gateways is proud to have Elements Contemporary Ballet as one of our in-school touring groups, and we’re thrilled about Elements’ upcoming show at the Athenaeum Theatre: Elements Contemporary Ballet …