The SUCCESSors’ Gallery Project

A Projects of L.O.V.E. initiative

WHAT IS PROJECTS OF L.O.V.E.?

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Projects of L.O.V.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community through project-based initiatives rooted in the arts. By using art as a powerful tool for engagement, our mission is to support, nurture, and help heal individuals and communities alike.

THE CURRENT 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 were 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 were invited to engage with the cohort. During the exhibition phase of the program, several gallery pop-ups were held at several locations. Proceeds of art sales went back to the cohort participants.

The SUCCESSors’ Pop-up Art Gallery ran for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This year's program concluded with a culminating celebration and closing exhibition on September 21, 2024. Art sales reached just over $500 in 2023, and in 2024, with support from a DCASE grant, the project expanded, resulting in art sales just above $2,300. We are currently in a phase of reflection and planning, considering the future of the project. We are eager to continue, but financial support will be essential to sustain and grow the program.

The SUCCESSors’ Gallery Pillars