From Hospital Room to Art Studio: Julia’s Journey with Snow City Arts
At just 18 years old, Julia has already built a remarkable artistic portfolio. From ceramics to digital design, printmaking to collage, her creative talents span a wide range of styles and media. For Julia, art is more than a hobby. As she says, “It’s not just a fun thing I do; it’s part of who I am.” Julia also uses her art to raise awareness for causes close to her heart. Recently, she’s been sharpening her public speaking skills with [...]
Gallery Night 2024: To Go Inside a TV – A Night of Creativity, Community, and Impact
On September 27, 2024, Snow City Arts hosted hundreds of guests from Chicago’s philanthropic, medical, corporate, and artistic communities at Gallery Night 2024: To Go Inside a TV! To Go Inside a TV brings together art created by young people navigating life in the hospital, framed by the theme of retro technology and nostalgia. The collection features a variety of media, from trading cadrs, prints, and sculptures to music and videos, exploring themes like nature, identity, and the analog past. [...]
A Day Shadowing Teaching Artist Monica Acosta at Snow City Arts
Written By: I’Ja Wright As the Development and Communications Intern at Snow City Arts, I recently had the privilege of shadowing Monica Acosta, one of our delightful teaching artists, during a one-on-one art lesson with a student. Monica, who has been a vital part of the Snow City Arts team for five years, brings a unique blend of creativity, patience, and hands-on teaching to every lesson. Monica Acosta, one of our visual artists-in-residence at Rush, holds degrees in Interior Architecture [...]
Announcing the 2024 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund Awardees!
Snow City Arts is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund, designed to foster the artistic growth of our Teaching Artists and enrich the lives of the children and youth they serve within hospital settings. This year, the fund will support impactful projects and professional development initiatives aimed at expanding artistic practices and enhancing our educational outreach. Dan Kerr-Hobert and Jess Leonard Dan Kerr-Hobert and Jess Leonard, members of the Snow City Arts team, have [...]
Announcing Our New Board Members for 2024!
Announcing Our New Board Members for 2024! We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Snow City Arts Board of Directors! Each of these incredible individuals brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission of educating and inspiring youth in hospitals through the arts. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will undoubtedly help us further our mission and reach new heights in 2024. Neeharika Vinod Neeharika Vinod is a seasoned strategist with over 15 [...]
A Glimpse into the 2023 Kurcz Awardee, Kevin Smith’s Musical Ventures
Kevin Smith is the musician and recipient of the 2023 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund. His journey is not merely about personal growth but also about transforming the landscape of music education, one beat at a time. Kevin's narrative unfolds against the backdrop of his fervent passion for electronic music. Driven by the desire to unravel the intricacies of music production, he embarked on a quest to master the nuances of Ableton Live recording software and the Ableton Push 2 controller. [...]