Ten years ago, Arts + Public Life at the University of Chicago began its stewardship of the Arts Block on Garfield Boulevard in Washington Park. Now, the launch of its Arts Lawn marks a new step in community-centered artistic space. Occupying a set of formerly undeveloped lots next to the Green Line Performing Arts Center, the Arts Lawn is an opportunity for the expansion of ambitious outdoor arts programming and community reclamation of public green space.
Read MoreJess Hutchinson, Editorial Content Manager for the Logan Center and UChicago Arts, sat down virtually with Princess Mhoon, Director of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, who divides her time between Chicago and Washington D.C., for a conversation about her history, perspective, and why the CBDLP is a vital force in Chicago’s contemporary artistic landscape.
Read MoreThe generational impact of the arts has been a key focus for Logan CenterCommunity Arts under Emily Hooper Lansana’s leadership. Recently appointed to the role of Senior Director of Community Arts, we take a look at just some of the collaborative programs and projects she’s brought to the Logan Center.
Read MoreThis past Spring, when COVID-19 radically shifted the way we move—and yes, dance—through the world, TAPS Lecturer Julia Rhoads was not about to sit still. Through a collaboration with her own dance company, Lucky Plush Productions, and UChicago's Dance Program in TAPS, Virtual Dance Lab was born. During the initial onset of the crisis, Virtual Dance Lab brought free or low cost dance and movement workshops not just to the UChicago students in the TAPS Dance Program, but to the staff, faculty, and greater community, all of whom were adjusting to a life moved abruptly indoors.
Read MoreWe sat down with Ron O.J. Parson and Aaron Mays to hear more about the Spotlight Reading Series at Court Theatre, a citywide program that connects the Court’s theatrical resources with community partners to present classic plays by writers of color.
Read MoreA primer on how to submit your home movies for the archive.
Read MoreFind out why each participant decided to apply, and learn about the project they’ll pursue this summer.
Read MoreAn introduction to Oscar Brown, Jr. and the archive established by two of his daughters at the Logan Center.
Read MoreMandala South Asian Arts Ensemble promotes cultural awareness and exchange through arts and education; Of Masks & Myths connects Chicago to Sri Lanka.
Read MoreTrumpetist Sam “Trump” Harris is a mainstay of the Chicago music scene. Recently, he performed at First Monday Jazz at the Arts Block at UChicago.
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