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We were founded with the idea that the studio belongs to its artists. The guiding principle behind our studio is to give people an opportunity to shape and be a member of an artistic community; a community that changes with the growing needs of the artists and one that is a contributing member of the larger society.
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Arts of Life offers artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities an alternative career path designed to help enrich their lives as working artists.
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Arts of Life is the proud recipient of a $240,000 grant to support Chicago programming from the MacArthur Foundation. @macfound
This annual investment of $80,000 for three years will directly support our work to use art to create a more equitable future across Chicago.
“We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with such a major philanthropic force to advance equity in and through the arts,” said Denise Fisher, Executive Director. “The MacArthur Foundation’s priorities complement those of Arts of Life so well. Over the next three years, we will work together to encourage individual empowerment, foster equity, and increase access through the arts.”
According to the MacArthur Foundation, “For [the Culture, Equity, and the Arts (CEA)]’s fifth cycle, we expanded our funding cohort, roughly doubling the number of organizations we support compared to prior years. We awarded a total of $5.55 million in general operating support to 25 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, which were recommended by a participatory grantmaking panel that reflects Chicago’s diversity and geography. Also new this year, all grants include an increase of $5,000 annually to support mental health, healing, and wellness among staff at grantee organizations and advance knowledge-building and professional development opportunities.”
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Image Description: Alex Scott holding two paintings up with text at the bottom of the image that says “The MacArthur Foundation Awards Arts of Life with $240,000 grant”.
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#GrantRecipient #Grateful #ThankYou #ArtsOfLife #MacArthurFoundation #AlexScott #IDD #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #NeuroDiverseArtists #Disabledart #DisabilityInclusion #Artist #ArtWork
![Arts of Life is the proud recipient of a $240,000 grant to support Chicago programming from the MacArthur Foundation. @macfound
This annual investment of $80,000 for three years will directly support our work to use art to create a more equitable future across Chicago.
“We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with such a major philanthropic force to advance equity in and through the arts,” said Denise Fisher, Executive Director. “The MacArthur Foundation’s priorities complement those of Arts of Life so well. Over the next three years, we will work together to encourage individual empowerment, foster equity, and increase access through the arts.”
According to the MacArthur Foundation, “For [the Culture, Equity, and the Arts (CEA)]’s fifth cycle, we expanded our funding cohort, roughly doubling the number of organizations we support compared to prior years. We awarded a total of $5.55 million in general operating support to 25 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, which were recommended by a participatory grantmaking panel that reflects Chicago’s diversity and geography. Also new this year, all grants include an increase of $5,000 annually to support mental health, healing, and wellness among staff at grantee organizations and advance knowledge-building and professional development opportunities.”
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Image Description: Alex Scott holding two paintings up with text at the bottom of the image that says “The MacArthur Foundation Awards Arts of Life with $240,000 grant”.
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Arts of Life is the proud recipient of a $240,000 grant to support Chicago programming from the MacArthur Foundation. @macfound
This annual investment of $80,000 for three years will directly support our work to use art to create a more equitable future across Chicago.
“We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with such a major philanthropic force to advance equity in and through the arts,” said Denise Fisher, Executive Director. “The MacArthur Foundation’s priorities complement those of Arts of Life so well. Over the next three years, we will work together to encourage individual empowerment, foster equity, and increase access through the arts.”
According to the MacArthur Foundation, “For [the Culture, Equity, and the Arts (CEA)]’s fifth cycle, we expanded our funding cohort, roughly doubling the number of organizations we support compared to prior years. We awarded a total of $5.55 million in general operating support to 25 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, which were recommended by a participatory grantmaking panel that reflects Chicago’s diversity and geography. Also new this year, all grants include an increase of $5,000 annually to support mental health, healing, and wellness among staff at grantee organizations and advance knowledge-building and professional development opportunities.”
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Image Description: Alex Scott holding two paintings up with text at the bottom of the image that says “The MacArthur Foundation Awards Arts of Life with $240,000 grant”.
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#GrantRecipient #Grateful #ThankYou #ArtsOfLife #MacArthurFoundation #AlexScott #IDD #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #NeuroDiverseArtists #Disabledart #DisabilityInclusion #Artist #ArtWork
As Omar Abulsheikh’s 2024 artist spotlight comes to a close, we wanted to take some time to sit down with him to learn more about his art work, advocacy and humor. Check out this short clip of our conversation.
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#ArtsOfLife #OmarAbulsheikh #SelfAdvocacy #Artist #IDD #DisabledArtist #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #NeuroDiverseArtist #NeuroDiversity #NeuroDiversityAcceptance #DisabilityArts #ChicagoPainter #ChicagoIllustrator #ChicagoArtist #FeaturedArtist #ArtistSpotlight
As Omar Abulsheikh’s 2024 artist spotlight comes to a close, we wanted to take some time to sit down with him to learn more about his art work, advocacy and humor. Check out this short clip of our conversation.
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#ArtsOfLife #OmarAbulsheikh #SelfAdvocacy #Artist #IDD #DisabledArtist #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #NeuroDiverseArtist #NeuroDiversity #NeuroDiversityAcceptance #DisabilityArts #ChicagoPainter #ChicagoIllustrator #ChicagoArtist #FeaturedArtist #ArtistSpotlight
🎊 🎉 Tomorrow is the opening day of EXPO Chicago 2024 at Navy Pier! We will be featuring work by Danny Frownfelter, Noel Mercado, Noël Morical, and Maria Vanik in Booth 390. Come visit us! We will be there until Sunday, April 14th!
As part of Expo Art Week, we will be having a special EXPO Art After Hours powered by @gertie.chicago at Circle Contemporary Chicago, on Friday, April 12th from 5-8 pm. We will also have Curator Hours on Saturday, April 13th from 1-4 pm. This is your chance to view the exhibit, With a Little Help From My Friends, with the curators @meganjeanfoy and @julianvandermoere . Stop on by!
About the Expo:
Entering its eleventh year as a leading international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art will host 170 leading international exhibitors at EXPO CHICAGO 2024 in Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. The exposition draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while engaging the region’s contemporary art community and collector base. The 2024 edition of EXPO CHICAGO will present various programs and events throughout Chicago during EXPO ART WEEK (April 8–14, 2024).
EXPO VERNISSAGE:
Thursday, April 11 12:00noon – 9:00pm
EXPO GENERAL ADMISSION:
Friday, April 12 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 13 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 14 11:00am – 6:00pm
EXPO CHICAGO is located at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier in the Festival Hall 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611
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#ArtsOfLife #Expo #ArtExpo #ExpoChicago #CircleContemporary #ArtEvents #ChicagoArtEvents #Gertie #ExpoArtWeek
🎊 🎉 Tomorrow is the opening day of EXPO Chicago 2024 at Navy Pier! We will be featuring work by Danny Frownfelter, Noel Mercado, Noël Morical, and Maria Vanik in Booth 390. Come visit us! We will be there until Sunday, April 14th!
As part of Expo Art Week, we will be having a special EXPO Art After Hours powered by @gertie.chicago at Circle Contemporary Chicago, on Friday, April 12th from 5-8 pm. We will also have Curator Hours on Saturday, April 13th from 1-4 pm. This is your chance to view the exhibit, With a Little Help From My Friends, with the curators @meganjeanfoy and @julianvandermoere . Stop on by!
About the Expo:
Entering its eleventh year as a leading international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art will host 170 leading international exhibitors at EXPO CHICAGO 2024 in Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. The exposition draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while engaging the region’s contemporary art community and collector base. The 2024 edition of EXPO CHICAGO will present various programs and events throughout Chicago during EXPO ART WEEK (April 8–14, 2024).
EXPO VERNISSAGE:
Thursday, April 11 12:00noon – 9:00pm
EXPO GENERAL ADMISSION:
Friday, April 12 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 13 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 14 11:00am – 6:00pm
EXPO CHICAGO is located at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier in the Festival Hall 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611
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#ArtsOfLife #Expo #ArtExpo #ExpoChicago #CircleContemporary #ArtEvents #ChicagoArtEvents #Gertie #ExpoArtWeek
OUR SILENT AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!
The Enchanted Garden Benefit Auction is a not-to-be-missed fantasy-themed party at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Supporters near and far can get a jump start with our SILENT AUCTION, which is NOW LIVE! Whether you are expanding or just starting your collection, our thoughtfully curated auction is sure to have something for you. Start your bidding!
The silent auction will close on Friday, May 3 at 10 p.m. CST, following our showstopping Live Auction, which will be conducted by Hindmans @hindmanauctions .
⭐️ Click the link in our bio to view all items up for auction and buy tickets to the event!!
⭐️ Check back frequently for additional items and raffle prizes being added!
Your participation in this annual event directly supports the creative practices and professional development of 70+ talented artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you!
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#ArtsOfLife #BenefitAuction #EnchantedGarden #Gala #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoParty #IDD #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #Party #ArtParty
OUR SILENT AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!
The Enchanted Garden Benefit Auction is a not-to-be-missed fantasy-themed party at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Supporters near and far can get a jump start with our SILENT AUCTION, which is NOW LIVE! Whether you are expanding or just starting your collection, our thoughtfully curated auction is sure to have something for you. Start your bidding!
The silent auction will close on Friday, May 3 at 10 p.m. CST, following our showstopping Live Auction, which will be conducted by Hindmans @hindmanauctions .
⭐️ Click the link in our bio to view all items up for auction and buy tickets to the event!!
⭐️ Check back frequently for additional items and raffle prizes being added!
Your participation in this annual event directly supports the creative practices and professional development of 70+ talented artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you!
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#ArtsOfLife #BenefitAuction #EnchantedGarden #Gala #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoParty #IDD #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledArtists #Party #ArtParty
