Renaissance Center

Firebird Community Arts, located in Chicago, IL, is dedicated to empowering individuals impacted by trauma through the therapeutic practices of glassblowing and ceramics. The organization serves a diverse population that includes violently-injured youth, veterans, formerly-incarcerated individuals, and immigrant communities, particularly those from Chicago Public Schools on the South and West sides. In addition to their art programs, Firebird actively engages in community support and trauma-informed care, fostering discussions on collective responsibility and accountability. Their commitment to art as a means of access, empathy, and growth underscores their mission to connect and uplift those they serve. Generated from the website

Filter Space, established in 2015, is a vibrant hub in Chicago's West Town neighborhood dedicated to showcasing contemporary photography through exhibitions, workshops, and artist talks. With a mission to support and serve the photographic communities of Chicago and the Midwest, Filter Space aims to highlight the city as a vital center of the national photographic community. As an open center for the photography community, Filter Space offers a regular exhibition schedule and a range of social, educational, and professional development activities. Through an annual open call for exhibition proposals, selected applicants have the opportunity to exhibit their work at Filter Space, further enriching the cultural landscape of Chicago and beyond. Generated from the website