Urban Gateways

Urban Gateways Urban Gateways is a non-profit arts organization that engages young people in arts experiences to inspire creativity and impact social change.

Urban Gateways provides high-quality, accessible arts experiences for young people in Chicago. From visual arts residencies to live performances and media arts apprenticeships, our programs connect youth with professional artists to encourage self-expression and social change. Our programs cover a range of artistic disciplines: Music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, digital media, and

interdisciplinary. Across all of these areas, we aim to inspire young people and amplify their voices through creativity. Programs include: residencies, workshops, professional development, performances, Street Level (multimedia youth center), and Teen Arts Pass. Keep up with these and many other exciting programs at urbangateways.org and on social media.

Agrosy 90 Series for Avid C24 (Board Only)$2,000Avid C24 (Control Suface Only)$1,500Avid HD I/O 16x16 Anolog Audio Inter...
08/22/2025

Agrosy 90 Series for Avid C24 (Board Only)
$2,000

Avid C24 (Control Suface Only)
$1,500

Avid HD I/O 16x16 Anolog Audio Interface (Interface Only)
$900

Furman Power Conditioner PL 8 (PL 8 Only)
$40

Tascam LA-40 Line Converter (Line Converter Only) $75

EVERYTHING ALL TOGETHER (***DOES NOT INCLUDE MONITORS & MAC***)
$4,000 OBO

Our friends at MacArthur Foundation spoke about the legacy of Urban Gateways and our 45 year partnership in their latest...
07/22/2025

Our friends at MacArthur Foundation spoke about the legacy of Urban Gateways and our 45 year partnership in their latest Grantee Story. Visit the link to learn more.

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The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, we work to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and unders...

Join us for our annual Bubbles and Beats fundraiser on Thursday,  August 7th at the Bronzeville Winery. Sip on a curated...
06/09/2025

Join us for our annual Bubbles and Beats fundraiser on Thursday, August 7th at the Bronzeville Winery. Sip on a curated selection of wines while enjoying live beats that will have you moving all for a good cause. Don't miss out on early bird tickets! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3SsdsgF

No gift is too small when it creates a big impact. Supporting youth arts starts with all of us - give what you can and h...
05/21/2025

No gift is too small when it creates a big impact. Supporting youth arts starts with all of us - give what you can and help creativity thrive. Give here: https://bit.ly/4335BuT

Today is Jessie Woods Day! Honor the trailblazer in arts education with a gift today. For more info visit https://bit.ly...
05/21/2025

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

As proclaimed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994 - May 21st is Jessie A. Woods Day in Chicago, honoring the Urban Gateway...
05/13/2025

As proclaimed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994 - May 21st is Jessie A. Woods Day in Chicago, honoring the Urban Gateways founder. To celebrate Jessie’s legacy we will have Indigo Day - a giving day honoring the trailblazer in arts education.

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...
03/20/2025

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.

Access to the arts is fundamental for every youth. But without your help, we face a funding shortfall that could limit o...
02/18/2025

Access to the arts is fundamental for every youth. But without your help, we face a funding shortfall that could limit opportunities for our next generation of artists and creators. Every dollar you give helps ensure arts programs continue to thrive for our youth. Donate today: 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 eve...
02/10/2025

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 dev...
10/23/2024

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

08/23/2024

Mildsauce had an amazing time at Lollapalooza, from Immersion Day to the Press Lounge!

Urban Gateways is mentioned in The New York Times! Proud to share that our students are part of “Track(ed) Changes: Demo...
08/13/2024

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.

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.

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