We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well!
Thanks for checking in on us. With schools and community spaces closed due to the spread of COVID-19, we are saddened that we have been unable to share in-person arts programs with young people at a time when they likely need inspiration the most. However, we are pivoting and adapting. New virtual arts learning and performance programs are underway with school and community partners; Street Level youth are hosting live performances on Instagram Live, working on film projects, and staying connected with staff and with each other; and Teen Arts Pass is keeping teens connected with virtual opportunities from our arts partners.
Still, due to the loss in program revenue as well as the cancellation of fundraising events, it has been a challenging year.
We appreciate your support as we continue to engage young people in virtual arts programs. Not only do the arts allow us to create, but they encourage us to heal, hope, and envision a brighter world and a more equitable future. Young people deserve the opportunity to engage in the arts now more than ever.
Looking for more information about Urban Gateways and COVID-19? Check out this blog post from late March, which talks in more depth about how COVID-19 has impacted our organization; you can also view this video message from Eric Delli Bovi, our President & CEO. If you feel inspired to support us, you can donate online any time. Stay safe, stay well, and stay creative!
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