This giving season, we’re celebrating the transformative power of art by sharing Maia's story. "Just because I carry it well doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy to tell. Still, colors swirl and music plays, turning heavy nights into brighter days. Each leaf I paint, each note I play, is a small discovery that brightens my day." [...]
On October 3, 2025, Snow City Arts welcomed hundreds of guests from Chicago’s philanthropic, medical, and creative communities to Gallery Night 2025: Blue Flower Duet at Venue West. This year’s theme, Blue Flower Duet, celebrated the relationship between imagination and healing. Inspired by the blue flower’s symbolism of creativity, hope, and the search for meaning, [...]
As we celebrate Katie Kurcz’s birthday, we are reminded of the joy, care, and creativity she shared with everyone around her. Katie’s spirit continues to shine through the Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund, which empowers Snow City Arts Teaching Artists to dream boldly and create transformative projects with young people in hospitals. This year, we’re thrilled [...]
Snow City Arts is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund Award, an annual initiative that celebrates the legacy of our beloved Auxiliary Board Member, Katie Kurcz. This fund supports the artistic and professional growth of our Teaching Artists and amplifies the creative impact they have on young people in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcfYqpOg0Kc Snow City Arts student Olivia first met Teaching Artist Monica Acosta when she was in the hospital, and Monica asked, “Would you like to make art today?” Olivia said yes, and her day got a little brighter. “When someone knocked on our door and asked if she wanted to do an [...]
In 2023, Snow City Arts reached a remarkable milestone—25 years of fostering creativity and community engagement. This journey of a quarter-century was celebrated in grand style at the much-anticipated Gallery Night, where we invited members from every corner of the Snow City Arts community to share their thoughts on what our organization means to them. [...]
On October 13, 2023, Snow City Arts hosted hundreds of guests from Chicago’s philanthropic, medical, corporate, and artistic communities at Gallery Night 2023: Past Looking Future! Reflecting on 25 years of inspiring young artists in hospitals, Snow City Arts celebrated our journey filled with workshops, student creations, and cherished memories at Venue West. For a [...]
Teaching Artist Gabe Andres Receives 2022 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund Award Gabe Andres, who joined Snow City Arts last summer, is a visual artist who blends painting and drawing with a wide range of media, including animation and music. Gabe is also a prolific collaborator with other artists, and believes strongly in the power [...]
