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We want your help celebrating Urban Gateways 50th anniversary! How has Urban Gateways impacted your life? Share your stories, photos and artwork with us as we celebrate this momentous event!
Celso Chicago, IL
Student
17 year old Celco tells us that Urban Gateways has taught him that there are a variety of ways to express yourself.
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VersAnnette Blackman
Student
As an eleven year old girl living in the “hood” (south side of Chicago) in the 80’s my environment provided little inspiration for creativity or…
James Jankowiak
Urban Gateways Teaching Artist
Urban Gateways means enthusiasm to me…for all of those things that kids DON’T get exposure to during the school day, whether it be dance,…
Clare Muñana
Educators
Clare currently serves as a CPS Board member and a tireless advocate on behalf of Urban Gateways and arts education. She is widely known as one of Chicago’s civic and philanthropic champions, and is respected throughout the city as a caring, smart and selfless leader. Clare is also a public sector, not-for-profit and international management consultant operating her own firm, Ancora Associates. She has experience with domestic and international business and in strategic planning, having worked with public and private sector clients in the U.S., Europe, Africa and Latin America.
All Our HonoreesAs part of our 50th celebration, Urban Gateways is honoring fifty men and women who have made a lasting impact on the organization – including artists, teachers, students, supporters and more. We invite you to get to know our 50 honorees.