December 1, 2007 Looking for people to attend and speak up at a discussion on issues pertaining to AIDS/HIV affected people. There was an art show from 1-4 p.m. During this time, there was a presentation, discussion, and an art-making activity about the issues. People who volunteered to participate in this activity received community service hours. [...]
Breaking with recent tradition, our gallery had an opening art reception on December 1, 2007. This art show featured art by P. Anthony who exhibited with our gallery years ago. P. Anthony was a lively young man who came to art-making via art therapy during his later years before he died. Before he died, P. Anthony wanted [...]
Seniors who live in Chicago Housing Authority buildings had art on display in the URBAN ART RETREAT gallery from November 3 – November 24, 2007. The works on display were created during art sessions provided by UAR.
Some of the works show that senior artists were learning acrylic paints on wood using color not line to describe [...]
If you support the work of URBAN ART RETREAT and want to show your support- a good way to accomplish this is to become an UAR supporting member. Supporting members give a donation of $25.00 and become Supporting Members for a whole year. This is a great way to show your support.
Artist members donate $35.00 [...]
On October 27, Saturday afternoon, some volunteers offered a Halloween party for neighborhood children. Two of the volunteers arrived Saturday morning and dressed up in their costumes and trolled for children along the Spaulding and Christiana blocks. They got kids up and awake and ready for party fun! None of the children had ever bobbed [...]