Category: Get Involved
“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 …
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 …
VANS Custom Culture Contest – Win $50k for your school!
It’s always really amazing to see huge and popular brands take action for Arts Ed. In this case, VANS has teamed up with Journeys and Americans for the Arts in …
Make Black History Month Come Alive
Black History Month – an opportunity for education, an opportunity for art, an opportunity for inspiration It’s almost February, which means it’s almost Black History Month. Looking for ways to …
Ready for real impact? Adopt a School!
Carson Elementary – Gage Park Clara Barton Elementary – Auburn Gresham EPIC Academy – South Chicago Fairfield Academy – Marquette Park Greeley Elementary – Lakeview Mays Academy – Englewood The …
pARTying for a cause was never better! Photos from ARTini 2012
October 19, 2012…it really was a night to remember. ARTini was truly a blast this year! Thanks to Lumen for hosting, plus DanceWorks and Chicago Improv Festival for performing – …
The CPS Arts Education Plan is HERE!
The brand new Chicago Public Schools Arts in Education Plan is available now for your perusal! READ IT HERE! (And check out some pretty great Urban Gateways photos scattered throughout.) …
$25 discounted ARTini tix available NOW! Why go, you ask?
We have so many answers for you. First off, don’t miss THIS AWESOME DEAL on YouSwoop: $25 for ARTini tickets through next Monday, October 15. Do it now. They’re going …
We want YOU! To help document the enormous impact of arts education!
Calling all enthusiastic supporters (and we know you’re out there): Are you a photographer? Videographer? Educator? All or a few of the above? We have an awesome photo/video volunteer project …
Connecting Arts Education and Violence Prevention: A New Arts Forum Discussion
The next meeting of the New Arts Forum, Urban Gateways’ Junior Board, is Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8pm at Columbia College (600 S. Michigan, Room 401). In addition to providing …