July 8, 2022 //

avery is not interested in repeating himself

avery r. young* is a maestro of mediums. He’s an award-winning artist, musician, poet, author, educator, and performer, just to name a few. He has mentored and influenced a new generation …

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May 5, 2022 //

Thank You to Urban Gateways Artists during Teacher Appreciation Week!

A thank you shout out to the artist-educators who make our programs possible!

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November 9, 2021 //

ART & Artist Spotlight: Justin Grey

Introducing an artist who’s been critical to bringing creative energy to our 60th Anniversary ART & Speaker Series!

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May 7, 2021 //

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Urban Gateways Artists!

A thank you shout out to the artist-educators who make our programs possible!

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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!

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March 5, 2020 //

Bill Eller Reflects on 40 Years as a Chicago Teaching Artist

A Chicago Teaching Artist since 1980, Bill Eller retired just last month (February 2020). We couldn’t let him go without a reflection on his long and impactful career!

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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.

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Creating New Pathways at Mays Elementary

Read about a multi-year, multidisciplinary artist residency at Mays Elementary in Englewood, where artist Zahra Baker and teacher Sharon Mason have worked alongside students to amplify young people’s voices.

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Art;________. (A Glimpse at CoCre8 2019)

Get to know the creative process and the final artworks of CoCre8 2019, a cohort of students, teachers, artists, and arts administrators who spent three Saturdays over the spring as well as a week-long intensive in June looking at, talking about, and making art.

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Practicing Self Care through the Arts

Read about teaching artist Sonja Henderson’s work promoting self care and mental health through creative workshops.

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