Urban Gateways Artists
We’re excited to announce that our touring performance roster is gaining six awesome new additions just in time for the 2017-18 season and school year – read on to get to know these new shows!
Read MoreWe talked with teaching artist Josh Guy about his experiences at UCAN, where youth who have experienced trauma participate in his weekly percussion workshops.
Read MoreThe Gala is tomorrow – March 10, 2017 – and our award winners are here to tell you how they got involved with Urban Gateways and how arts education can impact our students and communities.
Read MoreFrom Latin music to Chinese dance and a student drumline, the Art for All Gala entertainment schedule has something for everyone.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to be presenting five inaugural awards to advocates, supporters, and artists at our Art for All Gala on March 10.
Read MoreTouring artist Jeremy Schaefer shares a delightful anecdote from an interactive storytelling performance at Willard Elementary.
Read MoreMiles Davis Academy has hosted Urban Gateways teaching artists on an ongoing basis for their K-8 classrooms. Learn about the impact of this long-term residency program, and get excited for the school’s end-of-year Soul Train performance!
Read MoreToday we are taking a moment to learn about five new 2016-17 touring performances! From taiko to tap dance, they cover an array of artistic and cultural influences.
Read MoreTeaching artist James Jankowiak blogged to tell us about his six-week artist residency at ICCI, in which he and his K-6th grade students took full advantage of their short time together by creating beautiful abstractions.
Read MoreFifth grade students from St. Sylvester School in Palmer Square reflect on a Black History Month performance of Urban Gateways touring show “Amazing Africa”, touching on topics from artistic inspiration to cultural diversity.
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