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The mission of Urban Gateways is to ignite the full creative potential of all young people. Urban Gateways specializes in bringing the best of the visual, literary, media and performing arts to children in school-based and community settings throughout the
In the summer of 2009, Urban Gateways conducted a number of community-based “Art Options” programs involving twenty youth, community residents and two professional teaching artists. These include the Chicago/Tanzania International Exchange. Programming in each community took place over a four- to six-week period, culminating in the creation of public works of art, exhibitions or performances.
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Centennial Activities
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 noon
Art Options: You Feel Me?
Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education
This community play—written and performed by students in Urban Gateways' Art Options program—is the culmination of a four-week summer apprenticeship theater and digital music program for middle and high school students working with master teaching artists Maia Morgan, Shawn Wallace and visiting artist from Tanzania, Grace Gachocha. This international collaboration is an exploration of what it means to be in community. [MORE]
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