Annual Newcomers Dinner
ORGANIZATION: Chicago URBAN ART RETREAT Center
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You are invited to our Annual Newcomers Dinner January 31, Saturday 5-8 p.m. First time attendees receive a gift for attending! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at Urban Art Retreat, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Dinner is $8.00 Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center is a non-profit organization helping to bring together people who are different from each other to provide experiences for them to grow and learn from each other in a supportive environment. The whole idea is to step out of your comfort zone and do something different!
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About Chicago URBAN ART RETREAT Center
Location:
1957 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago,, IL 60623, US
Mission Statement
Chicago URBAN ART RETREAT Center (CUARC) provides rooms for women. CUARC also provides safe space for people who are different from each other to enjoy & learn from each other. CUARC celebrates multiculturalism, diversity, and non-violence. We provide opportunities for people to learn about and practice peace. We encourage our volunteers to learn about social justice issues and the isms to spread this information to others.
Description
In addition to a women's residence on the second floor, we offer an art gallery for under-represented artists, and art studio for non-artists. CUARC offers a variety of programs geared to the under represented and to educate the public about under represented populations. At our own site and at sites of other non-profits, CUARC programs include: art workshops & classes for non-artists, support & education for entrepreneurs, art shows by under represented people (people with mental illnesses, people of color, non-artists, survivors of trauma, immigrants, lesbians, gays, & seniors). Social opps. for people who are different from each other to attend, enjoy each other, and learn from each other are offered monthly. Non-violence and tolerance is encouraged at all activities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1957 S. Spaulding Ave. at 21stChicago, IL 60623
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2015
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Exhibition Arts
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-8:00 p.m.
- a willingness to spend time with new people, be open, and enjoy food. Interest in hearing about Urba