Arts + Public Life

Chicago’s opportunity artist

Arts and Public Life Director Theaster Gates works to transform South Side through innovative artistic ideas, real estate development


The rise of an unconventional art star

Director of Arts and Public Life Theaster Gates describes how good art can save bad neighborhoods


Arts Incubator connects with community

Washington Park facility creates collaborative space for South Side artists.


Susie Allen

Arts Incubator connects with community

Washington Park facility creates collaborative space for South Side artists

'Local Metrics: Majeed, Mooses, Myrie' opening reception

A opening reception held June 29 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts featured new works by local artists-in-residence in UChicago's Arts & Public Life initiative and the Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture. Local Metrics: Maj...

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