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Meet Our New Board Member – Hiren Prabhakar

We are thrilled to welcome Hiren Prabhakar to our Executive Board. With extensive experience in the healthcare industry, in board service, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Hiren will be a great addition to our community. In our on-going conversation series, studio artists interview new board members to introduce them to our community. Hiren and […]

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Arts of Life Awarded a Grant from ComEd and League of Chicago Theatres

Grant Announcements

We thank ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres for naming Arts of Life among the 16 nonprofit organizations to receive grants through the ComEd Powering the Arts Program. This generous $10,000 grant will expand Arts of Life’s digital capabilities, enabling our artists to build professional relationships nationwide, reach new audiences, and increase their personal

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Meet Our New Board Member – Krishna Kutty

Volunteers

We are thrilled to welcome Krishna Kutty to our Executive Board. As a corporate strategy specialist, Krishna will be a huge asset to our board and Governance committee with her experience in strategy and management. Krishna is already having an impact, developing systems to monitor and assess our strategic plan progress over the upcoming years.

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Meet Our New Board Member – Alex Gara

Volunteers

We are thrilled to welcome Alex Gara to our Executive Board. As the founder and operator of three businesses, Alex’s entrepreneurial and community building skills will be a great asset to our organization and our Development committee. In a new conversation series, studio artists will interview new board members to introduce them to our community.

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More Than One Way to Give

Fundraising

The joy and magic of Arts of Life and all of our programming is made possible by a wide array of supporters who give what they can to help our artists flourish. We rely on donations to keep the lights on, pay our bills, and support the staff and 60+ artists that Arts of Life

Meet Our New Board Member – Max Zelaitis

Volunteers

We are thrilled to welcome Max Zelaitis to our Executive Board. As an Engineering Executive, Max brings a fresh perspective to our board and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEAI) Committee. Max’s blend of curiosity and strategy will be a great addition to our organization and he has already become a favorite with our artists

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Meet Our New Board Member – Gracie Inacay

Volunteers

We are thrilled to welcome Gracie Inacay to our Executive Board. As a Certified Executive Coach and Human Resources Consultant, Gracie will be a great asset to our organization and our Governance committee. Her energy and drive have already made an impact in her first months. In a new conversation series, studio artists will interview

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Drawstring Magazine – Artist Spotlight

Press

March 2020 “Arts of Life is a wonderful collaborative community for artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities providing a supportive and uplifting environment in which to further their art practice and strengthen their leadership. I began volunteering here in 2012 and have enjoyed it immensely. It is equally enriching and inspiring for me, as it

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Arts of Life to Receive ,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Arts of Life to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Grant Announcements

Arts of Life has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the Artist Enterprise Program. This project advances the professional development of artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Chicago-land. Arts of Life’s project is among 1,073 projects across America totaling nearly $25 million that were selected during this first

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