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Programs

Urban Gateways offers year-round, high-quality arts programming that takes place before, after and during school hours and covers a variety of disciplines and cultural perspectives.

To help you better understand the many arts education options that are available to you through Urban Gateways, we encourage you to follow the steps below:

1. Select Depth of Programming
2. Customize
3. Find Funding

1. Select Depth of Programming

Urban Gateways programming ranges from one-time exposure opportunities to in-depth school partnerships that incorporate a wide array of arts offerings both during and after school. Our core programs include:

Our staff will work with you to determine what level of programming best suits your school or organization. Schools interested in more in-depth partnerships should consider our Community Schools Program or Cultural Education Program (CEP).

2. Customize

Urban Gateways prides itself on the ability to assess and meet the specific needs of each classroom, school and community in which we work. Our staff and teaching artists will work with you to develop customized programming that will enhance your curriculum, as well as engage, inspire and educate your students.

To discuss a customized program for your school(s), please contact Jill LeCesne Potter, Director of Education at jpotter@urbangateways.org or 312.922.0440 ext. 2751.

3. Find Funding

While Urban Gateways programming is on a fee-for-service basis, there are multiple funding streams available to help schools and community organizations pay for our services. We will work with you to determine the many financial options available to you.