Bridging the Digital Divide
Many of us take the internet service we have at work, home, or school for granted. We are so used to having it available almost everywhere we go that we […]
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Staff Q&A: Meet Measurement & Documentation Manager, Carrie Rosales!
Reasons why we love Chicago in October: Chicago Artists Month (which is in full swing – take a look at their calendar of events), crisp fall air (sweatshirt weather!), and
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Art doesnât have to be perfectâ¦
When we look at a painting, most of us try to find patterns, organize the idea in our mind, and give a structure to lines and colors. In many art
In the Classroom, See Our Impact
“Turn soft and lovely any time you have a chance.”
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
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The Adventures of Super Cleanup Man (Copyright 1994)
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
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The importance of learning social and emotional skills
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
In the Classroom, See Our Impact, Urban Gateways Artists
Green Thumbs at Greeley
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
In the Classroom, See Our Impact
“You’ve got a friend in me”
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
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When art meets science
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
In the Classroom, See Our Impact
Merging media art and history, one photo at a time
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