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- Nov 5, 2022
A Heartbreaking Loss: Beloved Friend & Studio Manager of Project Onward
A message from our Executive Director, Nancy Gomez: Whitney Oliver, our beloved friend, studio manager, and integral member of the...
- Oct 12, 2022
Our New Ceramics Studio Got Talked Up in the News!
Stories on NBC5, WGN9, & WBBM Newsradio!
- Sep 20, 2022
Project Onward Opens New Ceramic Studio!
Ceramists Invited to Join the Program Project Onward celebrates an exciting event in October! The non-profit studio, a leader in...
- Sep 20, 2022
Project Onward is Hiring!
We are looking for part-time studio facilitators skilled in ceramics and fiber arts. A facilitator works directly with the artists....
- Dec 30, 2021
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,...
- Oct 4, 2021
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...
- Sep 16, 2021
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...
- Jun 12, 2021
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...
- May 14, 2021
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...
- May 6, 2021
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....
- Apr 29, 2021
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...
- Apr 6, 2021
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...
- Mar 17, 2021
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!
- Feb 16, 2021
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...
- Feb 5, 2021
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!
- Feb 3, 2021
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...
- Dec 21, 2020
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...
- Dec 4, 2020
"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....
- Nov 5, 2020
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!
- Oct 14, 2020
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...
- Oct 12, 2020
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.
- Oct 12, 2020
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.
- Sep 21, 2020
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.
- Sep 17, 2020
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...
- Sep 9, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Adam HInes
Please enjoy episode 17 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Adam Elias Hines and your host, Alex Oliver!
- Aug 31, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Janno Juguilon
Please enjoy episode 16 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Janno Juguilon and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Aug 26, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Ruby Bradford
Please enjoy episode 15 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Ruby Bradford and your host, Alex Oliver!
- Aug 20, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: David A. Holt
Please enjoy episode 14 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring David A. Holt and your host, Alex Olive
- Jul 30, 2020
Project Onward Featured on NBC Chicago News!
We were featured on the NBC Chicago News! Project Onward artists Ricky Willis and Michael Hopkins were interviewed about the challenges...
- Jul 27, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Bill Douglas
Please enjoy episode 13 of "Project Onward Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Bill Douglas and your host, Alex...
- Jul 23, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: George Zuniga
Please enjoy episode 12 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring George Zuniga and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Jul 20, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Allen McNair
Please enjoy episode 11 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Allen McNair and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Jul 8, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: R.J. Juguilon
Please enjoy episode 10 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring R.J. Juguilon and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Jul 1, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Cherylle Booker
Please enjoy episode 9 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Cherylle Booker and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Jun 23, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Louis DeMarco
Please enjoy episode 8 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Louis DeMarco and your host, Alex Oliver!
- Jun 22, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Dijon Barrett
Please enjoy episode 7 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Dijon Barrett and your host, Alex Oliver.
- Jun 19, 2020
Outsider Connections, A Virtual Panel Discussion
Project Onward presents a virtual discussion on the connections we have found between works by classical outsider artists and Project...
- Jun 19, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Jacqueline Cousins Oliva!
Please enjoy a retake of episode 5 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Jacquline Cousins Oliva and your host,...
- Jun 10, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Stephon Doby
Please enjoy our sixth installment of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Project Onward artist, Stephon Doby,...
- Jun 3, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Visit Project Onward by appointment only starting June 18
To our Project Onward family: Project Onward will remain closed to our artists for the summer. The date of our return will be after Labor...
- Jun 3, 2020
Together, we can change the world.
Project Onward stands together with our brothers and sisters against racism. We believe in a world devoid of discrimination against any...
- May 26, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Fernando Ramirez
Please enjoy our fourth installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward...
- May 22, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Luke Shemroske
Please enjoy our third installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward artist...
- May 15, 2020
Project Onward's perspective of Outsider Art
By its very nature, Outsider art can be elusive and controversial. Hence, the definition of Outsider art is often the subject of...
- May 13, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: Paul Kowalewski
Please enjoy our second installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward...
- May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Project Onward studio closed, but we're WFH and new artwork is online!
Hello Project Onward Friends, Thank you for being a great friend of Project Onward! Your unwavering support through art and merchandise...
- Apr 25, 2020
Project Onward Artists at Home: John Behnke
Please enjoy our first installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward Artist...
- Apr 22, 2020
Tony "Bright" Davis article in Raw Vision Magazine
Project Onward artist, Tony "Bright" Davis, featured in Raw Vision's #105 edition. Check out a selection from the article and purchase...
- Mar 27, 2020
Bill Douglas Finds His Footing at Project Onward
The Hardscrabbler Bridgeport Blog article by Kristin Ostberg features PO artist Bill Douglas and his journey through life and his...