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  • Home >> August, 2008

    Back to School Party August 30

    Posted on: Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 in: Uncategorized

    On August 30, the URBAN ART RETREAT will present our part of the back to school street fest here on 1900 block of S. Spaulding Ave. With the help of volunteers UAR will offer face painting, bobbing for duckies, children’s parade (12, 1, 2, 3 p.m.), a short play by the children that includes [...]

    From Coco-summer intern 2008

    Posted on: Friday, August 8th, 2008 in: Uncategorized

    Hello! This is Coco at Urban Art Retreat. I came from China and I’m the intern here in summer 2008.
    I believe Chicago is a must visit place in United States. The beautiful weather made me want to stay here forever. I was quick to adapt to this place because I felt Chicago is quiet similar [...]

    Getting ready for the BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY!

    Posted on: Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 in: Uncategorized

    We have been busy getting ready for the back to school party which will take place on August 30, the last Saturday in the month. The kids have been making lots of art, reading and writing in the summer journal to keep track of what we did this summer. We have planted and tended the [...]

    Florence enjoying the air in the UAR garden

    Posted on: Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 in: Uncategorized

    Florence often liked to pose for her portrait. She loved to gaze out at nature and enjoy the breeze. Often one would find her outside enjoying the air.