It’s Giving Season at SCA!
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." by Maia, age 16 When 16-year-old Maia recently shared this poem at our Gallery Night this fall, her words went straight to my heart. [...]
Gallery Night 2025 Recap of the Blue Flower Duet
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, the exhibition featured artwork created by young people navigating life in the hospital. Each piece represented expression while joining others to form a collective story of [...]
Honoring Katie Kurcz: A SCUBI Highlight
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 to highlight Teaching Artist and 2025 Kurcz Fund Awardee, Bree Gordon, who has officially launched the Snow City Ukulele Band Initiative (SCUBI)! Through SCUBI, Bree [...]
Celebrating the 2025 Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund Awardees
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 hospital settings. This year, we are proud to recognize Angelica Davila and Bree Gordon: two Teaching Artists whose proposals exemplify the spirit of this fund: [...]
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. [...]