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August 11, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Dorothy Walker Runner, 1920-2010
The Chicago Tribune
8/11/2010
It is with profound sadness that we send word of passing of Dorothy Runner, one of Urban Gateways' founding mothers. She will be missed by all, but her legacy lives on in the work we do everyday.
June 22, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Chicago Schools Pushing Big Bucks for Mentorship, Safe Passage, Culture of Calm
WBEZ
6/22/2010
This article highlights the expected decision by the Chicago Board of Education to approve nearly 25-million dollars in federal stimulus funds for a district-wide violence prevention initiative. Urban Gateways is among the organizations to receive funding through part of this initiative known as Culture of Calm.
March 8, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Making music, with a mission - ONLINE EXTRA
NBC Nightly News w/ Brian Williams
March 8, 2010
A continuation of the Making a Difference segment entitled Making music, with a mission about the national MusicianCorps program with testimonials from founder Kiff Gallagher and Chicago MusicianCorps Fellows Vernon Lloyd and Cyndy Fyke, as well as their students.
March 8, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Making music, with a mission
NBC Nightly News w/ Brian Williams
March 8, 2010
This news segment features MusicianCorps - the national “musical Peace Corps” that was piloted in 2009-10 in four cities nationwide including Chicago. Urban Gateways partnered with MusicianCorps to bring six fellows to Chicago and managed the program locally. The piece features Chicago MusicianCorps fellows Cyndy Fike and Vernon Lloyd, and their students.
January 11, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Chicago Tonight - MusicianCorps
WTTW
1/11/2010
During ArtBeat on Chicago WTTW's Chicago Tonight, Vernon Lloyd is the main feature and talks about the positive impact he has had on students and the neighborhood alike. The Executive Director of Urban Gateways Julie Simpson, also speaks on behalf of the importance of these kinds of programs within Chicago Public Schools.
January 1, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Urban Gateways Brings an Arts International Exchange Program to Auburn Gresham
Greater A-G Devel. Corp.
Auburn Gresham had an opportunity to work alongside multiple traveling teaching artists. Grace Gachocha, Maia Morgan and Shawn Wallace participated in an exchange program that allowed both artists to share their experiences through a final production entitled "You Feel Me?"
January 1, 2010 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Urban Gateways Launches Arts Education Blog Featuring Local Artists
Urban Gateways Launches Arts Education Blog Featuring Local Artists
1/1/2010
It’s an article that focuses on Urban Gateways new blog entitled "Urban Gateways Artists Wired" which gives firsthand accounts of the teaching artist’s experiences during the program.
November 9, 2009 :: Media Mentions, News :: No Comments
Urban Gateways & MusicianCorps featured on Vocalo 89.5 FM - LISTEN
MusicianCorps is a new, national “musical Peace Corps,” which Urban Gateways partnered with to bring six fellows to Chicago. Recently, Urban Gateways Executive Director Julie Simpson and MusicianCorps Fellow Jamie Topper discussed MusicianCorps in an interview on Vocalo 89.5FM. LISTEN NOW>>
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September 29, 2009 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Non-Profits work in harmony to provide arts programs for CPS students
Medill Reports
9/29/2009
This is just a look into how non-profit organizations are collaborating and working together to find the financial means to provide arts programs and shows in public schools such as Kenwood.
July 29, 2009 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Non-profits Counter the Economy with Creative Events that Really Count
PRLog Free Press Release
7/29/2009
Through ENHANS, Urban Gateways was able to provide a new fundraising experience that embodied Urban Gateways. The event nearly raised $140,000 in donations, and it was clear that ENHANS made an impact through high quality event planning.
July 7, 2009 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Chicago Winners In the Recovery Grant Game
Chicago winners in the Recovery grant game
7/7/2009
The National Endowment for the Arts released a list of 631 direct Recovery Act grants to arts organizations nationwide. Urban Gateways was amongst the Chicago winners.
June 14, 2008 :: Media Mentions, News :: No Comments
Urban Gateways Featured on Chicago Public Radio
Urban Gateways was recently on Chicago Public Radio in a discussion about No Child Left Behind and its impact on the Arts in public schools.
July 27, 2006 :: Media Mentions :: No Comments
Urban Gateways Adopts CTA’s Midway Station on the Orange Line
Chicago Transit Authority
7/27/2006
Through the Adopt-A-Station program Urban Gateways was able to collaborate with the CTA to create a beautiful atmosphere for travelers to admire artwork by Students in the Chicago Area.