After School Matters Gift Shop

After School Matters Gift Shop Support Chicago Teen artists! Shop items from jewelry, stained glass, prints, mosaics, soaps, & more!

The inspiration for After School Matters arose more than two decades ago from the desire of then-Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley and former Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lois Weisberg to develop cultural activities for the city’s teenagers. A prominent parcel at the core of the City’s business district—designated “Block 37” in the official zoning books—sat undeveloped. This l

ocation, in 1991, was where After School Matters’ predecessor…gallery37…was born. In large white tents on Block 37 that first summer, 260 teens apprenticed with professional artists and earned a monetary stipend for their work. The program was popular and successful with teens who were eager to learn from caring adults who are experts in their field. Moreover, teens reported that gallery37 helped them express themselves through their chosen art form, made them better communicators and introduced them to new career opportunities.

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66 E Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 6pm
Friday 11:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 702-8975

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