October 26, 2023 //

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, …

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April 28, 2023 //

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 …

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October 26, 2022 //

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 …

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September 12, 2022 //

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 …

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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 21, 2022 //

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!

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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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February 1, 2022 //

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.

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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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September 8, 2021 //

Celebrating & Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate and amplify Hispanic and Latinx communities, perspectives, and art forms. We’ll continue to add resources, events, and organizations to support via this link!

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