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Just Released: Our Impact
We believe that every young person deserves the chance to experience art, no matter what their zip code is. As we enter a new chapter in our leadership, both our …
Interested in becoming a Teaching or Touring Artist?
Join the Urban Gateways Teaching and/or Touring Artist Roster! Deadline EXTENDED to October 30th! Urban Gateways hires Chicago’s most talented professional artists in music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, …
Leslé Honoré named Arts & Culture Co-chair for Mayor-elect’s Transition Subcommittee
CHICAGO – Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Thursday announced the formation of the Chicago for the People Transition Committee and 11 Subcommittees. The Transition Committee and Subcommittees will be guided by leaders …
Urban Gateways Announces Leslé Honoré as new CEO
CHICAGO, IL (October 26, 2022) – The Urban Gateways Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslé Honoré as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer as of …
Finding Joy in Resiliency: The WRAP Program
Mia* would one day like to start a YouTube channel focusing on makeup. “I started doing makeup at like 7?” she recounts. “Like really young. My mom got me into …
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 …
Jessie Woods Day: May 21
Our 60th Anniversary is well underway in 2021 and we wanted to introduce a critical member of the team that’s making our Anniversary activities and events happen: Video Production Intern Megan!
Thank You to Urban Gateways Artists during Teacher Appreciation Week!
A thank you shout out to the artist-educators who make our programs possible!
Black History Month & Black Arts in Chicago
During Black History Month we’ll continue to add resources, events, and organizations to support via this link – with a focus on Black artists, art forms, and arts organizations in Chicago.
ART & Artist Spotlight: Justin Grey
Introducing an artist who’s been critical to bringing creative energy to our 60th Anniversary ART & Speaker Series!