For 25 years, SkyART has been a place where young people on Chicago's South and West Sides come to make their mark.

Since 2001, we've given youth ages 7 to 24 a free, safe space to explore the visual arts, build confidence, and find their voice, through our studios in South Chicago and Garfield Park, and through partnerships with schools and community organizations across the city. For many of the young people we serve, SkyART isn't just an after-school program. It's the place where they feel truly seen.

This year, we're celebrating 25 Years of Making Our Mark, named after the collaborative artworks our participants create to reflect on their time here and the impact they've had on their community. As part of this milestone, we're hosting a community Block Party, taking place on grass and gravel, so we recommend comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and working toward an expansion of our South Chicago studio to reach even more young people on our waiting list.

Please note: this event will take place on grass and gravel terrain, which may present accessibility challenges for some guests. If you have questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please reach out to us directly so we can help make your visit as comfortable as possible.

Making Our Mark: SkyART'S 25th Anniversary Block Party