WHAT IS PROJECTS OF L.O.V.E.?
A community focused, project based initiative that’s grounded in the arts. Always using the arts as a form of engagement, its aim is to support, nurture and heal.
THE PROJECT
The SUCCESSors’ Pop-up Art Gallery (The SUCCESSors’ Gallery for short) represents original artwork of youth from the Chicago area. Through a series of art and professional development workshops, conversations and the pop-up art gallery experience, participants will be exposed to several art mediums, studio time to create, professional practices, presenting their work to gallery visitors, and selling their art.
Artists of different backgrounds and skill sets as well as other creative professionals will be invited to engage with the cohort. During the exhibition phase of the program, the aim is to have the gallery pop-up at several locations including festivals throughout the Chicago area. Proceeds of art sales will go back to the cohort participants.
2024 COHORT
Thanks to the DCASE NAP grant that was awarded, we are able to expand this year’s project. This year’s project is based in the Englewood neighborhood and will sponsor a cohort of 10 young artists. Planning has well been on the way and orientation week is scheduled to begin soon.
2024 COHORT PROGRAM SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Orientation Week | March 25th - 29th (CPS Spring Break)
Workshops and Open Studio | April 1st - June 5th
Professional Development and Exhibition Preparation | June 10th - June 27th
Gallery Exhibition | July - August
Closing Exhibition and Culmination Event | TBA (August)
SUMMER 2023 PILOT PROJECT
During the summer a total of 11 young artists participated in the project. Several small group and one-on-one studio sessions were held with the participants. Over 30 original works were exhibited at over 4 gallery pop up activations. Collectively, over $500 in art was sold and every dollar was paid out to the selling artists!
PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS AND ASSISTANCE
We are looking for those that would like to be a part of next years programing. We are in need of artists to workshop with the cohort, creative professionals to speak with the group, and of course there are those things that we don’t yet realize that we are in need of. If you have an interest and feel that your skill set(s), experience, knowledge, etc. would be helpful please reach out.
We would love to make an even greater impact during this year’s project. When it comes to enhancing a program's effectiveness, there is no doubt that further support plays a crucial role. Additional resources, whether in the form of funding, expertise, or materials, can pave the way for significant improvements.
Support the project by donating anywhere from $5 - $200. Donors will also receive emails updating them on the progress of the project and milestones.
We are also open to in-kind contributions and donations! If you would like to make an in-kind contribution or donation such as art supplies or support services please send us a message.
We are looking for 2024 sponsors! There are three levels of sponsorship available. Those interested in sponsorship please use the link to learn more.