Urban Gateways staff members are constantly participating in creative adventures and artistic pursuits outside the office. It’s National Poetry Month, and in this blog entry, staffer Karl Saffran tells you why poetry should be front and center all year – and what he’s doing about it.
What is identity? Does identity change over time? Is identity shaped by your family and the communities in which you live? These questions are multi-faceted, aimed to stimulate thought, to
The talent and joy that 4th graders from South Shore Fine Arts Academy displayed through their African Dance performance left the Gala audience speechless; we asked Amaniyea Payne to tell us more about their performance experience.
Ellie O’Hagan is a practicing artist, as well as Urban Gateways’ Executive Assistant. She wrote this beautiful reflection for the Americans for the Arts ARTS Blog. See the original post
We are getting ready for the 2016 Art for All Gala on March 11 (at Revel Fulton Market – full details here), and what would a party for arts education
Pilsen is a uniquely creative Chicago neighborhood, with a uniquely vibrant arts scene that includes public works, museums, a plentitude of artist studios, and a deep connection to many residents’
Gabe is a new recruit to Urban Gateways; he started his role in the Program Department just a few months ago, in November, and he has quickly integrated himself as
Our annual January post reflecting on our (very subjectively) favorite blogs of the previous year is always a fun opportunity for reflection, and in this case, it brings to light
December at Urban Gateways means the end of another fiscal year, the close of many fall arts programs, time off to rest and reflect…and as of last year, it also
The positive effects of arts participation on academics have been widely noted, but the improved self-esteem, willingness to collaborate, and emotional intuition gained by arts participants lend themselves to therapeutic