Category: Urban Gateways Supporters
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!
A Happy Hour that Inspires
Associate Board member Lauren discusses why she got involved with Urban Gateways and how you can support arts education, starting with Happy Hour on May 24.
Video: Art for All Gala Honorees Tell Their Stories
The Gala is tomorrow – March 10, 2017 – and our award winners are here to tell you how they got involved with Urban Gateways and how arts education can impact our students and communities.
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.
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.
Why Choose Urban Gateways’ Associate Board?
Associate Board Member Colin Moore discusses why he got involved: Great times with great people, clear results, and the opportunity to see Urban Gateways’ impact firsthand.
Is “Paragone” Gone? A Revival of the Comparative Merit of the Arts
The Urban Gateways T-shirt plays off of the Chicago flag with its four red stars and two blue stripes. Inside of the four Urban Gateways stars are symbols to honor …
The New Arts Forum’s Summer Event: Why TASK?
Urban Gateways’ Auxiliary Board, the New Arts Forum, is trying out a brand new summer fundraiser this year – a TASK Party. Join us on July 19, and learn more …