Project Onward @Project_Onward
Nonprofit studio and gallery in Chicago dedicated to the career development of artists with mental and developmental disabilities. projectonward.org Bridgeport Art Center Joined December 2011-
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Proud moment! Andrew Hall's incredible artistry deserves all the celebration.
Proud moment! Andrew Hall's incredible artistry deserves all the celebration.
What are words even? What's the significance of language in art? We're tackling these questions at Intuit Art Center this Friday!
What are words even? What's the significance of language in art? We're tackling these questions at Intuit Art Center this Friday!
Work by several Project Onward artists are in “Currentz” - a group show of creative residents at the Bridgeport Art Center. More info here: bridgeportart.com/currentz-recen…
#BlakeLenoir celebrates the close of Native American Heritage Month with this drawing of crops traditionally harvested by the Potawatomi, a tribe native to our Great Lakes region. You can find more Blake Lenoir tributes to biodiversity on our online store. projectonward.org/blake-lenoir
A #RickyWillis recreation of the Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette, IL - featured in “The Art on Cardboard Show” - which just hit our online store! projectonward.org/art-on-cardboa…
Happy Thanksgiving from #RubyBradford and the whole crew at Project Onward. Indulge yourselves today and be kind to each other! We’re thankful for all your ongoing support. More irresistible Ruby-cats are available for purchase on our online store. projectonward.org/ruby-bradford
A train set dream from #JackMoore! Find more of his roughly markered treasures on our online store. projectonward.org/jack-moore
We’re happy to announce that #RickyWillis and #KennethWilliams have been selected as Neighborhood Access Program grant recipients from @ChicagoDCASE! Keep your eyes peeled for workshops led by the duo next year, in the South Side's historic Bronzeville neighborhood!
Introducing our newest Project Onward artist: Joshua Schoedel! Schoedel has been turning ordinary pipe cleaners into dynamic creatures and characters since childhood. It’s magical to watch his overflowing bag of fuzzy wires come to life! Stay tuned for more from Joshua.
Tonight kicks off the 19th Annual Cardboard Show! Admission is free and pieces start at just $5. Submissions poured in from all over, and we’re thrilled to showcase them alongside the work of Project Onward artists. Viewing Hours: 6-9 pm Details here: bit.ly/3TOvR5I
Featured in tomorrow’s 19th Annual “Art on Cardboard Show” : #MollyMcGrath draws a striking ode to Dr. Jane Goodall @JaneGoodallInst & chimpanzee David Greybeard. See this and more cardboard treasures this Friday, 6 - 9 PM at the Bridgeport Art Center. projectonward.org/events-1/the-1…
Loving tributes to Whitney Oliver featured in yesterday’s memorial at the Bridgeport Art Center. From Janno Juguilon, Ruby Bradford, Fernando Ramirez, RJ Juguilon, David Holt, and Stephon Doby.
James Hall is in bloom! You can find more radiant James Hall drawings & paintings on our online store. projectonward.org/james-hall
Amassing treasures for “The 19th Annual Cardboard Show”! It’s not too late to participate - drop your cardboard work off at our studio this Saturday Nov. 12, 1 - 4 PM and join us for the show on Friday Nov. 18th, 6-9 PM. More info here: projectonward.org/events-1/the-1…
Three floral tributes to our Whitney and her unborn son Felix. She was, as her husband Alex told it, was “an artist whose world was filled with color.” From Michael Smith, Franklin Armstrong, and John Behnke.
This beautiful portrait is from Louis Demarco, who had a deep friendship with Whit & her husband Alex. Also pictured is a sublime costume party from the artist’s imagination. Our dear Whit’s funeral will be happening on Nov. 12 in New Harmony, IN: facebook.com/events/5086757…
From Executive Director Nancy Gomez: “Whitney Oliver, our beloved studio manager and friend, along with her unborn son Felix, have passed away suddenly. Our hearts are broken over this news. She was kind, patient, compassionate, and fought like a mama bear for her artists. "
A look into the beating heart of Louis DeMarco: “Crushes” You can find more of Louis DeMarco’s never-less-than-honest artwork on our online store. projectonward.org/louis-demarco
The creative process of #ShandrewickKey - which he first developed as a kid growing up on Chicago’s South side - involves masterfully shaping foil into inventive sculptures. See more of Shandrewick Key’s brilliant creations here: projectonward.org/shandrewick-key
Wild times shared with the monstrous sweethearts of Project Onward - glimpses from our Halloween Karaoke party!

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