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Urban Gateways programs are led by many of Chicago's most talented professional artists in music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and digital media.
Our teaching artists develop and execute unique and impactful curricula for all types of learners, collaborating with educators, arts specialists, community organizations, and other residency & workshop partners. They are committed to the personal and academic growth of the youth they serve.
Our touring artists perform interactive and educational dance, music, and theater shows that share first-hand insight into a variety of art forms and cultures; they receive regular Professional Development opportunities to continue growing and fine-tuning their performances.
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Michael Taylor
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Music Work Sample Video Play Video Contact Website www.holygoat.com Michael J. Taylor, more commonly known simply as ‘Taylor’, has been teaching, performing, and recording […]

Leyda “Lady Sol” Garcia
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Dance Work Sample Video Play Video Leyda “Lady Sol” Garcia is a street dance professional from Chicago recognized globally as a Creative Director, Manager, […]

Kim Mahal Laude
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Dance, Interdisciplinary, Music, Theater, Visual Arts Kim Mahal Laude is an interdisciplinary teaching artist in the Chicagoland area. She has over twenty years of […]

Kate Hendrickson
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Literary Arts, Theater Work Resume / CV Kate Hendrickson Teaching Artist Resume – Kate Hendrickson Artist Information Languages Spoken English Areas of Expertise Improvisation […]

Jonathan Franklin
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Visual Arts Work Sample Images Contact Website www.jfranklinart.com/ Born in Michigan, the son of a civil engineer, Jonathan Franklin spent much of his childhood […]

Lin Shook
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Dance Work Resume / CV Lin Shook UG 1page RESUME 2022 – Lin Shook Schalek.doc Artist Information Languages Spoken English Areas of Expertise Modern […]

Jeff Abbey Maldonado
Instructional Programs Artist • Teaching • Visual Arts Work Sample Images Jeff Maldonado lives and works in Pilsen. He has maintained his studio for the past 20 years. He studied […]

Chicago Improv Productions
Instructional Programs Artist • Touring • Theater Contact Website www.chicagoimprovproductions.org Testimonials I just wanted to thank you so much for working with us in the Chicago Park District to introduce […]