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Location: Located in Uptown at 4654 N. Racine (corner of Leland and Racine), the studio is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Red line el stops: Wilson and Lawrence.

Registration: Feel free to drop by for a workshop, but pre-registration will ensure you a space. Register on-line, in person, by phone 773.334.0867, or fax 773.334.0893. Payment is due in full on day of the event.

Children under 13 should be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, unless approved to participate in advance by ArtWorks’ staff.

Fees & scholarships: Workshops generally cost $10. Some workshops may cost more, however, or include a materials fee. For “kid-friendly” workshops, each child/adult dyad is charged one workshop fee; each additional child will be charged half-price. Please do not let financial matters prevent you from joining us; scholarships are available.

Cancellation and credit policy: There are no refunds. If you need to cancel, please do so within 24 hours of the event and your payment will be applied to a future activity of your choice within the next three months. You are responsible for notifying ArtWorks staff that you cannot attend a workshop. Not attending a workshop does not constitute a legitimate cancellation. Call 773.334.0867 or email us at contact@artworkscommunity.org to cancel or reschedule.

Other ways to get involved in Artworks:

Suggest a program or workshop: We welcome your ideas for workshops, events, activities, lectures, cultural forums, or community beautification projects.

Lead a workshop: Contact us to discuss leading a workshop.

Offer an activity in the ArtWorks’ space: ArtWorks is available for no charge to individuals and organizations whose activities benefit the community and are in keeping with the program’s mission.

Volunteer or donate supplies: Volunteers assist in facilitating workshops, hanging artwork for shows, and advising ArtWorks on program development.

Needed supplies include: acrylic paint, collage materials, bottle caps (non alcoholic preferred), pin backs, rubber stamps, beads, embellishments, frames and mat boards, fabric, yarn, sewing and knitting implements.

Rent the studio or gallery: ArtWorks studio and gallery space is available to rent for a variety of arts- and culture-related activities, including exhibits, workshops, art therapy activities, trainings, or other cultural forums.

Contact Valery Shuman at 773.334.0867 or contact@artworkscommunity.org for more information on getting involved in ArtWorks, or to arrange a donation.