“Urban Gateways has withstood the test of time and is always striving to become better. It’s a point of pride to say, ‘I’m an Urban Gateways artist,’ and it inspires me to evolve my art form.” 

—John Knecht, Teaching and touring artist

Classroom Programs offer learning centers customized programming designed to meet the unique needs of their students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Classroom programs are available in literary, performing, and visual arts and include artist-in-Residence Programs, After-School and Community Programs, Professional Development for Teachers and Parent and Community Workshops.

The components of classroom programs:

• Introduction to an Urban Gateways artist
• Collaboration
• Introduction to professional work(s) of art
• Observation and interpretation of the professional work(s) of art
• Reading and writing activities
• Study of the language, elements, principles,and qualities of the arts
• Art making by participants
• Presentation
• Reflection
• Mutually agreed upon outcomes

For more information about Classroom Programs, or to schedule a program,
please contact Urban Gateways at 312.922.0440 or info@urbangateways.org.