February 5, 2014 //

Black History Month: Simple ways to get involved

Anna Joranger also contributed to this post. Just yesterday a few Urban Gateways staffers visited an assembly by Soli Performing Arts at Burbank Elementary (Soli is one of our touring …

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Top 13 of 2013

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 …

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December 13, 2013 //

Community Mural to be Unveiled Tonight in Humboldt Park

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 …

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December 6, 2013 //

You’re invited: “Black Panther Party”, a Student Exhibition

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 …

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November 27, 2013 //

Guest Blogger Jessica Taylor: Working with Eric Booth at the National Guild Conference

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 …

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November 19, 2013 //

Hedges students get a taste of Argentinean dance, Che Malambo style

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 …

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These artists know how to swing, slam, and get the pARTy started

We hope that you’ve taken this week to recover from your Halloween festivities, because ARTini is back in a big way – and who doesn’t want to party for a …

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May 30, 2013 //

“Breaking the Chains” and Celebrating the Arts in South Chicago, Lakeview

I know a lot of you are getting ready to rock Chicago’s summer street festivals…why not add a community arts event to your lineup? Two of our Community Schools, Greeley …

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May 16, 2013 //

Ovadya: Rocking for Arts this Saturday!

Summer’s just around the corner, and we’re turning up the A/C and the tunes in preparation for ROCK for Arts this Saturday at Reggie’s Rock Club. Jamming bands, complimentary happy …

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May 2, 2013 //

ROCK for Arts May 18, plus ArtSEE pics!

Six incredible bands, complimentary 7-8pm happy hour, complimentary 7-10pm buffet, drink specials all night, rooftop bar access….all at Reggie’s Rock Club and all in support of Urban Gateways’ arts education …

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