Category: Urban Gateways Staff
Spotlight on Megan Smith, 60th Anniversary Intern
Our 60th Anniversary is well underway in 2021 and we wanted to introduce a critical member of the team that’s making our Anniversary activities and events happen: Video Production Intern Megan!
An Important Update from Urban Gateways
Learn how COVID-19 is impacting Urban Gateways and how you can support our work. Stay healthy, stay well – and stay inspired during this challenging time!
Igniting the Spark: The Power of Touring Performances
Get the inside scoop on the power of Touring Performance programs via Jeremy Schaefer, long-time Touring Artist and now Urban Gateways’ Performance Programs Coordinator.
The Voices of Vaughn Occupational High School
Read about Vaughn Occupational students’ experiences with community-based learning at Street-Level Youth Media, where they’re working this year to record a group song about unity.
6 (of many) moments of inspiration from my 2 months at Urban Gateways…
Development Intern Jeff Shelden shares some shining moments from his internship experience.
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!
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.
Welcoming Five New Shows to Our Touring Roster!
Today we are taking a moment to learn about five new 2016-17 touring performances! From taiko to tap dance, they cover an array of artistic and cultural influences.
Paper Investments
Urban Gateways staffer Karl Saffran writes about poetry chapbooks, the communities they create, and the importance of nurturing emerging artists.