Urban Gateways

Urban Gateways educates and inspires young people by delivering high-quality, accessible arts experiences that advance their personal and academic growth.

Urban Gateways delivers high-quality arts programs led by trained and experienced professional artists in music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and digital media to engage youth as well as their teachers, families, and communities. From visual arts residencies to live performances and media arts apprenticeships, our programs encourage young Chicagoans to find new modes of self-expression and to push for social change.