ROCK for Arts May 18!ROCK for Arts May 18!
Join us May 18 at Reggie's and rock out to 5 awesome bands - all in support of arts ed! Tickets here!
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Pictured here: chiBAM!
Art for All Gala
Thanks to everyone that made our March 8th gala a HUGE SUCCESS!
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Ovadya: Rocking for Arts this Saturday!
Summer’s just around the corner, and we’re turning up the A/C and the tunes in preparation for ROCK for Arts this Saturday at Reggie's Rock
Read Full Article »From Mexico to China, and back to Chicago - An art adventure at Carter School
Third and fourth grade students at William Carter Elementary (in Chicago's Washington Park community) delved into myriad cultures through the visual arts: Aztec, Chinese, Native
Read Full Article »Science & Society: Arts integration at Carson
A seriously innovative project: This residency with a fourth-grade science class at Carson Elementary was all about pressure – scientific, interpersonal, and societal. Students worked
Read Full Article »ROCK for Arts May 18, plus ArtSEE pics!
Six incredible bands, complimentary 7-8pm happy hour, complimentary 7-10pm buffet, drink specials all night, rooftop bar access....all at Reggie's Rock Club and all in support
Read Full Article »Featured Artist
Ayodele
Artist Discipline: Dance - Touring Artists, Music - Touring Artists
Bio: Ayodele, a dance troupe founded by “Money” Taylor, combines poetry, dance, theatre, and gymnastic movements within each performance. The group seeks to educate students about the history of West Africa. … See Full Bio »
Urban Gateways Media
Urban Gateways in Washington Park
This short documentary by film student and Urban Gateways volunteer Rebecca Kahn takes us inside Urban Gateways artist residencies in Washington Park. This summer, students mastered African drumming and dance with teaching artists Jason Wolf and Amaniyea Payne, culminating in a performance for an awed crowd of family and community members. Check it out!