Chicago Sun-Times —
Thousands of people pass by Adams Street and Wabash Avenue every day, climbing the stairs to the L, or heading to the Art Institute or other spots in the Loop. Few may know that corner is a murder scene, part of the 1919 riots during which, for...
These are a series of signs and learning tools we have developed for use in our community studio space. Maybe some of them can be of use to you and your community?
Introduction "When we talk about being asset-based we mean eliminating the practice of defining less-protected communities as a culmination of deficits or traumas. Asset-based means first recognizing that all communities, including those often labeled as “marginalized” or “disenfranchised,” are filled with knowledge, skills, ideas, and solutions that if...
This “Public Service Announcement on
Philanthropy and Charitable Giving” is a guide that explains many of the common
misconceptions about giving to nonprofits, and how you can adjust your giving strategy to have the biggest impact.
Things we have done/are doing to dismantle white supremacy: Diversifying our Executive Board from 100% white in 2012 to over half POC currently Prioritizing access of South and West Side youth of color to rarefied art media in schools and in our studio Employing Black and Brown youth...