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Arts of Life

Mission Statement

Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership.

Why Donate to Arts of Life?

Arts of Life is a progressive art studio that puts inclusivity and creativity first in support of adult artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Arts of Life serves over 80 artists through three studio locations across Chicago and multiple community programs. In addition, our Circle Contemporary Gallery offers year-round programming featuring guest curators and artists. Studio artists’ work has been featured in prestigious venues, including Art on the MART, EXPO Chicago, NADA Miami, The Outsider Art Fair NYC, Art Fair Tokyo, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, INTUIT Center for Outside Art, and Museum of Everything in London. Your donation helps us provide high-quality art materials, professional exhibition and sales opportunities, and specialized career support to our artists.

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General info

  • 36-4284473
  • 501(c)3
  • USA

Impact areas

  • Arts & Culture Arts & Culture
  • Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disabilities
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