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    Remembering Michael Hopkins and a Message from Executive Director Nancy Gomez
    Project Onward Staff
    • Dec 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Remembering Michael Hopkins and a Message from Executive Director Nancy Gomez

    From our executive director, Nancy Gomez: I wish to announce with deep sadness the passing of our beloved friend and fellow artist,...
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    Our artists explain their work for Art to Roam!
    Project Onward Staff
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    Our artists explain their work for Art to Roam!

    We had 14 artists with original pieces in IFAW's Art to Roam global auction event! Below, we've captured some short videos of two of...
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    Louis DeMarco on CD Wallet!
    Project Onward Staff
    • Sep 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Louis DeMarco on CD Wallet!

    Our very own Louis DeMarco is the featured musician on CD Wallet ep. 02 with Project Onward friend and volunteer Alex Oliver! You're...
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    Molly McGrath's New Piece in "Hello Helios" Outdoor Exhibit
    Project Onward Staff
    • Jun 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    Molly McGrath's New Piece in "Hello Helios" Outdoor Exhibit

    Artist Molly McGrath has been invited to participate in the outdoor exhibit, Hello Helios: The warming suns of Chicago's Greektown. Her...
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    A Letter from our Executive Director 👩💜
    Project Onward Staff
    • May 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    A Letter from our Executive Director 👩💜

    Welcome! After a long 14 months, the day has finally arrived. I wish to announce that Project Onward has officially re-opened! In order...
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    Project Onward in the Daily Northwestern
    Project Onward Staff
    • May 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Project Onward in the Daily Northwestern

    Big thanks to The Daily Northwestern for featuring us in this wonderful article about our program and how we have navigated the pandemic....
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    The Brothers Juguilon at Ignition Project Space
    Project Onward Staff
    • Apr 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Brothers Juguilon at Ignition Project Space

    Join us on a virtual tour of R.J. and Janno Juguilon's installation of "The Brothers Juguilon: Palaces Around the World" at Ignition...
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    Kareem Davis on Windy City LIVE!
    Project Onward Staff
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Kareem Davis on Windy City LIVE!

    Our own Kareem Davis was featured on Windy City LIVE last Friday! We are so proud! Check out his segment, which showcases his talent and...
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    Artists at Home: Kareem Davis
    Project Onward Staff
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Artists at Home: Kareem Davis

    Please enjoy episode 23 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Kareem Davis and your host, Alex Oliver!
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    Project Onward featured in the Beverly Review
    Project Onward Staff
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Project Onward featured in the Beverly Review

    We are loving this Beverly Review article on two of our best volunteers and the great work they do for us and our artists! Check out the...
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    Artists at Home: Andrew Hall
    Project Onward Staff
    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Artists at Home: Andrew Hall

    Please enjoy episode 22 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Andrew Hall and your host, Alex Oliver!
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    Valentine Portraits by Commission!
    Project Onward Staff
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Valentine Portraits by Commission!

    Looking for the perfect Valentine gift for your significant other or your favorite couple? Look no further! We are now accepting couples...
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    Year End Letter from our Executive Director
    Project Onward Staff
    • Dec 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    Year End Letter from our Executive Director

    To All Friends of Project Onward, The day we’ve been longing for is here, finally. A vaccine - a light at the end of a very dark, long...
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    "Life's RichTapestry" at the Bridgeport Art Center
    Project Onward Staff
    • Dec 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    "Life's RichTapestry" at the Bridgeport Art Center

    Project Onward presents a new in-person exhibition at the third floor gallery of the Bridgeport Art Center: LIFE'S RICH TAPESTRY....
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    Artists at Home: Molly McGrath
    Project Onward Staff
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    Artists at Home: Molly McGrath

    Please enjoy episode 21 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Molly McGrath and your host, Alex Oliver!
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    Show your support for our friends at Chicago Lighthouse
    Project Onward Staff
    • Oct 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Show your support for our friends at Chicago Lighthouse

    Join The Chicago Lighthouse for their upcoming FLAIR virtual fashion show on Friday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (CST), and help...
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    Project Onward Artists at Home: Michael Hopkins
    Project Onward Staff
    • Oct 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    Project Onward Artists at Home: Michael Hopkins

    Please enjoy our 20th episode of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Michael Hopkins and your host, Alex Oliver.
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    Project Onward Artists at Home: Ricky Willis
    Project Onward Staff
    • Oct 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    Project Onward Artists at Home: Ricky Willis

    Please enjoy episode 19 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Ricky Willis and your host, Alex Oliver.
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    Project Onward Artists at Home: David Hence
    Project Onward Staff
    • Sep 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    Project Onward Artists at Home: David Hence

    Please enjoy episode 18 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring David Hence and your host, Alex Oliver.
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    Project Onward Featured in South Side Weekly!
    Project Onward Staff
    • Sep 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    Project Onward Featured in South Side Weekly!

    Project Onward is proud to announce that we are featured in a fantastic article in the Chicago publication South Side Weekly! The article...
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