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Help Our Artists Lead!

October 29, 2024

As Arts of Life approaches its 25th Anniversary, we can’t help but reflect....

Arts of Life artists and staff at an exhibition opening

Arts of Life Awarded $30,000 Grant from DCASE

October 4, 2024

Arts of Life is proud to receive a $30,000 grant through the City...

Remembering Joey Center

August 22, 2024

It is with grave sadness that I share that a beloved member of...

Bring More To Life

May 10, 2024

So much comes to life when people are welcomed, artists are empowered, and...

Opening of With a Little Help from My Friends

Newcity: Play and Acceptance: A Review of “With a Little Help From My Friends” at Circle Contemporary

May 3, 2024

BY ZARA YOST | APRIL 29, 2024 “Upon reading this you must choose whether or not...

Arts of Life staff and artists at the 2024 Valentines Day Party

ED Programming Update

April 15, 2024

As Arts of Life continues to innovate and expand, I wanted to share...

Remembering Quinn Zenner

April 8, 2024

We are saddened by the news that a former North Shore Artist, Quinn...

Alex Scott showing off his work in the Chicago Studio

Arts of Life Awarded $240,000 Grant from The MacArthur Foundation

April 3, 2024

Arts of Life is the proud recipient of a $240,000 grant to support...

A black and white photo of a young man wearing a dark winter coat with chainlink fence and a telephone pole behind him

The Remarkable Story of Kelly Stone

March 27, 2024

Before Kelly Stone came to Arts of Life, his home reported no artmaking,...

Remembering Debbie Vasquez

March 6, 2024

With much sadness, I share that Debbie Vasquez passed away on Friday, March...

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Peer Fundraise and Get a Prize

February 16, 2024

We are excited to announce our refreshed Peer Fundraiser Prize Program! Our wonderful...

Ngamanga Massaquoi at the opening of Perennial Hug at Circle Contemporary North Shore

Arts of Life Awarded $200,000 Grant from The Smith-Tieken Foundation

February 13, 2024

Arts of Life is proud to partner with a remarkable new partner, The...

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