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What Sets Arts of Life Apart?

Arts of Life proudly supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago-land with an alternative career path designed to enrich their lives as working artists.

We offer opportunities for artists to work in one of our professional studios, in classes at partner art centers, and in their homes. We bring together artists from 40+ zipcodes to work in community in West Town, Woodlawn, Glenview, Evanston, and Highland Park. Click here to learn more about Our Programs.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUPPORTS

Our incredible team of DSPs are working professional artists who provide focused support to help artists establish an independent creative practice. Our robust professional services include:

Opportunities to exhibit work in our gallery
Opportunities for art sales & commissions
Artwork documentation & storage in a museum-quality portfolio

COLLECTIVE DECISION-MAKING

We were founded on the idea that artists with disabilities should have the opportunity to be members of an artistic community which

Develops organically based on their individual and collective needs.
Is constantly shaped by their opinions, choices, and interests.
Contributes to our society and the arts community.

Each artist has a voice in every aspect of our program, including professional development curriculum, staff hiring, and daily life.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A core tenet of Arts of Life is to heighten the profile of our artists as true professionals within the greater artistic community. Through the Artist Enterprise Program, each artist has the opportunity to identify one of several career tracks to guide their professional development in curation, education, and more.

Become An Arts of Life Artist

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Which program are you interested in?*

Chicago Studio: 2010 W Carroll Ave Chicago, IL 60612

North Shore Studio: 1963 Johns Drive Glenview, IL 60025

South Side Studio: 6400 South Kimbark Chicago, IL 60637

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What current funding/services do you use?*

Adult Home Based Waiver

Children Home Based Waiver

Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA)

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Nuts & Bolts

Enrollment Requirements

Be 18 years or older.
Have a developmental or intellectual disability.
Have a sustained interest in art-making.
Be able to use supplies safely.

Funding Streams
Arts of Life is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization partially supported by the State of Illinois. We are a fee-for-service program and accept the following funding: