general news, new accomplishments, new staff
Stuck at home in need of a bit of inspiration? Our studios put together some of our favorite tunes we like to jam out to when we are in the studio together. Have a listen or have a dance with this eclectic selection of songs on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vfy17d19XKb0vcoxkY5e6?si=rMvmdIUUSGqQNZweRegVMA
With a background in fine art and lots of experience studying and working for progressive arts programs, we were so excited to welcome Tim Ortiz to our team as Chicago’s Community Resources Coordinator. In his short time on the team, he’s led our initiative to invite working artists to offer studio visits during our remote
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In early March we welcomed Joshua With as our Chicago Studio Coordinator – we’re so thankful to have him in our community!
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Denise Fisher (49) talks to her coworker Hilary Marshall (35) about the Arts of Life organization and its founding artists, on the occasion of the agency’s 20 year anniversary. SUBJECT LOG / TIME CODE Recorded May 23, 201942:10 minutes 01:00DF talks about the beginning of the Arts of Life organization.06:10DF describes the relational model that
On February 4th, Brian Reed put his teaching skills to the test at Stevenson High School’s Odyssey Festival! This endeavor supports Arts of Life’s artist enterprise program where Reed is honing his skills as an art educator. Reed designed a lecture and hands-on project for a collage workshop and delivered his lesson to 25 students.
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The North Shore studio is starting this new year with a new look thanks to Stephen Austin and Chip Trindl! When Stephen heard that we were in need of a gallery upgrade, he brought his equipment in and started working away at our floors. Our dated and yellow tiles, which have served us so well
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There is a lot of excitement around celebrating Arts of Life North Shore 10th Birthday Party coming up in February. In preparation, Ed Rawski sat down with two of his fellow artists for a short interview to talk about art and their time at Arts of Life. Ed Rawski: Hello, I am Ed Rawski. I
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This will be my last month working at Arts of Life. Although this chapter of my life is coming to an end, I have learned so much whether it be gift processing, development research, learning Guy Conners has been in more marathons than me (0), and the feeling of home. Arts of Life has also
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Though the low temperatures came a little earlier than expected, they bring with them a happy reminder that the holidays are upon us; and while the subject of playing Christmas music in the studio is hotly debated, one thing our community can agree on is that we have a lot to be thankful for. We
Turkey, Pink Blankets, and Family: Chicago Studio Gratitudes Read More »
Want to hear something fab? Check out Chicago Athletic Association’s podcast episode featuring Arts of Life through the voices of Vincent Uribe and Hector Jones! This dynamic duo muses on the philosophy of Arts of Life, contemporary art and disability services with honesty, humor and grace. When asked what message he hopes the podcast delivers
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