Category: Blog
Creating Safe Spaces in Contemporary Art: A Private Tour at the MCA
On February 7, the Associate Board took a field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for a private tour of works by Basim Magdy. Associate Board member Sam Ostrowski blogs about how the tour allowed him to experience contemporary art in an effective new light.
Meet the Art for All Honorees!
We are thrilled to be presenting five inaugural awards to advocates, supporters, and artists at our Art for All Gala on March 10.
A Celebratory Black History Month Kick-Off at Second Chance High School
Associate Board member Lauren Shirk blogs about her experience attending a Black History Month kick-off performance of “Celebration Dances of West Africa” in Back of the Yards.
Staff Q&A: Brian Foster, Director of Marketing and Sales
Today on the blog we took a minute for a Staff Q+A with our Director of Marketing and Sales, Brian. Get to know him and how he helps make the Urban Gateways world go round!
Girls Can Play Football, Boys Can Be Unicorns
Touring artist Jeremy Schaefer shares a delightful anecdote from an interactive storytelling performance at Willard Elementary.
From Carnival to Soul Train: The Creative Identity of Miles Davis Academy
Miles Davis Academy has hosted Urban Gateways teaching artists on an ongoing basis for their K-8 classrooms. Learn about the impact of this long-term residency program, and get excited for the school’s end-of-year Soul Train performance!
Notes from the Associate Board: Why Artini?
Associate Board member Erin Matthew takes to the Urban Gateways blog to tell you why you should attend Artini 2016 – and why she’s been a steadfast supporter of Urban Gateways programs.
Justus White: Winner of the Inaugural Emerging Artist Award
Get to know Urban Gateways’ first Emerging Artist Award winner; read about his inspiring journey from Art Options apprentice, to peer mentor, to student at the School of the Art Institute – and take in his moving poetry.
Healing Trauma through the Arts in Chicago and Beyond
Urban Gateways Executive Director Eric Delli Bovi takes a look at how Urban Gateways and other arts organizations are helping program participants heal trauma through creativity. This blog was originally published by the Americans for the Arts ARTSblog.
Jazz Music Provides Visual Inspiration for the New Dyett High School
Teaching artist Nicole Beck helped incoming Dyett High School freshmen to create jazz instrument-inspired installation art that will be mounted in the entryway of their new school, a vibrant visual reminder of the artistic history of the school and community.