Urban Gateways

Today is Jessie Woods Day! Honor the trailblazer in arts education with a gift today. For more info visit https://bit.ly/4335BuT.

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Leslé Honoré, on her recent confirmation to the Chicago Advisory Council! This esteemed group brings together diverse voices from across the city, representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Help keep Chicago a thriving cultural hub by supporting Urban Gateways with a gift today at https://bit.ly/3QqqkDg.

For 65 years, we've been dedicated to making arts education accessible to youth, and now we need your help more than ever. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to continue providing creative opportunities for young minds in Chicago. Every dollar brings us closer to our mission. Please consider donating and helping us keep this legacy alive for the next generation of artists and innovators!

Donate now at bit.ly/3CO53zG

Important Staffing Update from Urban Gateways - We are excited to announce that Urban Gateways has a new director of development, Janessa Butler. After an extensive search, we are thrilled to welcome Janessa to the team and begin the work of attracting new resources and additional support to Urban Gateways.

You can read our announcement here - https://mailchi.mp/urbangateways/lybunt-2023-renew-5622430

Urban Gateways is mentioned in The New York Times!

Proud to share that our students are part of “Track(ed) Changes: Democracy runs through our neighborhoods,” which will be on display on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue, Green, and Orange lines.

New Public Art Rides the Rails in Chicago, Timed to the Convention When the Democratic National Convention kicks off on Aug. 19, an array of art tied to the election season will greet visitors and Chicagoans alike.