Social messages in public art take the mainstage at Fairfield Fairfield Academy in Marquette Park has hosted Urban Gateways artist-in-residence programs for four full years now, and visual artist James […]
As we undergo an intensive office cleanup here at Urban Gateways (discarding 30-year-old chairs and sorting through boxes of photos from the 80s), we are discovering some true gems. Presented
For a very long time emotional intelligence in kids was overlooked by educators and educational institutions. In 2003 the State of Illinois passed a bill to add “social and emotional
I see huge benefits…to the society that teaches its young people to think, dream, create, and imagine something new. -Teaching artist Sonja Henderson Who knew that Greeley Elementary was full
Featuring dogs, cartwheels and a young guitarist (1:06), this photo slideshow by student Angie at Stevenson School could best be described as happy-go-lucky. It also utilizes technical photography skills by
Who knew that art and science can become a powerful force when combined together?! John Sabraw, a professor and artist from Ohio, came up with a unique way to raise
What do you get when you combine a media arts program with a history class? One pretty unique, integrated residency! Working alongside history teacher Erick Taft, teaching artist Samantha Hill
This post features teaching artist Maia Morgan’s 2nd grade class at Sherman School of Excellence. During this literary/theater residency, students read ocean poetry and wrote their own “Ocean Lullaby”, below.
After reading this article in the New York Times, I was amazed to see how effective engagement of troubled youth in dancing can be. A dance program called “Dance United”
We post thousands of pictures featuring students creating art, but it’s a special treat when we can show you photos actually taken BY students. Below, digital photography by Alejandra, a