Creative Chicago
Celebrating the makers, creators and visionaries shaping our city’s vibrant cultural scene.
Weekly Palmer Square gathering features flow artists sharing their skills, perfecting their practice and finding zen through fun.
Exploring the creative scene in our neighborhoods, off the beaten path.
Casting a net for art outside its traditional arenas reveals a city that’s a lot more interesting.
Polish-American artist Grace Bazylewski connects with her heritage and her inner child through folk art of paper-cutting.
“So many people have disabilities and trauma that aren’t visible. So if I make that visible, it gives us a starting place for that conversation.”
“We’ve been given a platform to have our hidden voices heard and our invisibility made visible to the outside,” said student Reginald BoClair.
Rescuing materials from an ignominious end in a landfill is part of the transformative mission of Chicago’s reuse facilities and many of its artists.
Folkloric-based troupe in Bridgeport aims to unify local Chinese American artists, reflect the diversity of dance genres.
“The best way to catch the youth are three things: fashion, music and artistry,” INTH3LAND partner Corie Luckett says.
Passion, collaboration and finding your people are the secrets to the ensemble’s longevity, members say.
Bridgeport gallery created a support system and lifeline for artists with disabilities to create together and give each other feedback.
In an art medium where peers become rivals, the “Our New BFF” drag competition aims to build connections and provide mentors as part of its framework.
Creative Chicago in comics
Flip through a virtual version of this special issue bursting with creativity.
From making music to planning community events, Jasmine Barber is staying true to her path.