For 25 years, Project Osmosis has empowered more than 10,000 youth in Chicago and beyond to explore careers in design.

To celebrate this major organizational milestone, we invite you to join us for our 25-year anniversary celebration on October 25, 2024, at the beautiful Museum of Contemporary Design in downtown Chicago.

Buy your ticket today and join us in our mission to educate and empower young creatives!

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MISSION

25th Anniversary event sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels:

$1000
$2500
$5000
$10,000
$15,000
$25,000

Click here for more details on sponsorship opportunities. Contact us at info@projectosmosis.org to become one of our anniversary celebration sponsors.

“Osmosis has made a great impact on my life throughout the years that’s I’ve been volunteering with them. I’ve been given the opportunity to see things, meet phenomenal people and professionals, and work along side them. It is because of Osmosis that I’ve gotten to walk into places and I never thought I would.”
—Asia Carter, Osmosis Alumni

If you’re unable to join us in person for our anniversary celebration, you can still show your support by making a tax-deductible donation today!

Because of you, Project Osmosis will be able to continue a legacy of hope and dreams realized for young creatives, letting them know that their dreams MATTER.

OUR MISSION

Founded in 2000 by a collective of socially conscious Black designers, our mission at Project Osmosis has been clear from day one: to help youth from underrepresented communities reach their potential as creatives. By doing so, not only are we pouring into these emerging designers, but we're also helping to diversify in the design industry.

In the U.S., only 3% of graphic designers are African American.
—AIGA Research Study

Many of our young people, hailing from Chicago's South Side, have faced violence and trauma in their communities. Through exposure to art, design, and technology, we provide hope and opportunities for them to pursue their dreams, leading many to successful careers in the creative industry.

OUR WORK

We've reached over 10,000 youth in Chicago, offering tools, resources, and opportunities to help them succeed. Our efforts wouldn't be possible without the dedication of 500+ volunteers who create a nurturing environment for our students. We've awarded over $200,000 in scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to creativity and ambition.

“Project Osmosis helped me explore more creative avenues for my portfolio as well as continue my artistic journey by writing a letter of recommendation to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago!”
—Maximus Mcfadden, Osmosis Student

Our programs cover over 31 design disciplines, from our Design Explorers Program introducing teens to diverse fields, to our All High School Design Competition inspiring creativity. We're grateful for recognition both locally and nationally, such as the IBM Empower Award, featured on America By Design.

OUR VISION

We are committed to continuing to empower our community and believe that every young person has the right to explore their creativity, to innovate, to grow.

That’s why we’re calling on you to join us in our next endeavor: the Osmosis Design Center. This estimated $25 million state-of-the-art facility we plan to build in the South Side of Chicago will be a haven for minority youth, a place where dreams take shape and creativity knows no bounds.

As part of kickstarting the initiative for the Center, we are launching the Virtual Osmosis Design Center in 2024 which will provide online design courses and resources for creatives of backgrounds.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our youth by donating to Project Osmosis today.

Thank you for your support!

We look forward to having you join us on October 25th for our Anniversary Celebration! Unable to attend? You can still support our mission by making a donation today. Your contribution will help us continue our vital work and create opportunities for our youth to pursue careers in design.

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Project Osmosis 25th Anniversary Celebration

25 Years of Educating Young Creatives