2013 was a busy and fruitful year for Urban Gateways. We successfully merged with A.R.T., we served nearly 70,000 students, we added incredible new teaching and touring artists to our […]
Did you know… Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year. 71% of students report incidents of bullying as a problem at their school. 90% of 4th through
We’re heading out to Humboldt Park tonight to witness the unveiling of one formerly bland school hallway’s brand new facelift! At Maternity BVM School, 3rd, 4th and 8th graders worked
Many of us have probably heard of Banksy in one context or another. It is impossible to read art news without stumbling over at least one article about this graffiti
Remember Imagine Main Street? In its last incarnation, it offered EPIC Academy students the chance to conceptualize and design businesses to make their community more vibrant. This time around, Urban
Fairy tales aren’t just for kids anymore. October 4th was all about fantasy, as instructors for several ASPIRA schools participated in a professional development workshop led by teaching artists Ashley
Jessica Taylor works at Merit School of Music, participates in Urban Gateways’ Junior Board (New Arts Forum), and contributes her skills as an all-around advocate for arts education in Chicago
The holiday season is upon us and many of us are thinking about the best and the most memorable way to spend it. Living in Chicago gives us a great
GO WITH YOUR GUT. BE CREATIVE. BREAK THE RULES. SHOW PEOPLE YOUR WORLD. The other week we told you all about Art Options, our summer arts apprenticeship program for high
Winter may be right around the corner, but Argentinean dance and music group, Che Malambo, was just getting warmed up when they made their North American debut at the Athenaeum