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ORGANIZATION: Chicago URBAN ART RETREAT Center

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Volunteers needed for new project in North Lawndale. Volunteers are working on proposal to create an artists peace hub around Kedzie stop on pink line. It will include incubator work spaces, gallery, vegan cafe, florist shop, thrift store, plus much more. We will build a resource center. We need volunteers to help develop aspects of the building, to research and write grant proposals, to plan an art walk to introduce the concept,

We are creating spaces for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

We are working on getting a cooperative art gallery for area artists. Also, a training & job source for people with disabilities.

For more info, please contact us.

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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

Arts & Culture
Community
Homeless & Housing
Arts & Culture, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

Sat Jul 18, 2020 - Fri Oct 16, 2020

WHERE

1957 S. Spaulding Ave. at 21stChicago, IL 60623

(41.853756,-87.7075)
 

SKILLS

  • Drawing
  • Program Management
  • Visual Arts
  • Facilities Management
  • Renovation
  • Hospitality

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • weekly involvement
  • good people skills helpful

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