Snow City Arts

SCA Staff Spotlight: Art & Events Around Town! ✨ Our amazing SCA team doesn't just teach and keep things running behind the scenes—they are also incredible working artists making waves all over Chicago! Check out these four amazing happenings coming up (or happening right now) and go show them some love:

1. Catch Teaching Artist Bree Gordon rocking the stage coming up that sounds like an absolute blast. On Friday, Juneteenth (June 19) she’ll be singing a handful of tracks with the guys from Tributosaurus, diving deep into a stellar lineup of songs from 1977. Tickets: $20. Get Tickets Here: https://martyrslive.com/cc-madman-summer-77-2-sets

2. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Art with Teaching Artist Walt’s artwork in a fantastic group show at the Zhou B Art Center. Exhibition Dates: May 15th – July 12th (2nd Floor Gallery)

3. Experience "Invisible Cities" with our Program Director, Dan Kerr-Hobert, who is co-creating and performing a unique theatrical experience based on Italo Calvino’s classic work: INVISIBLE CITIES: A Toy Theater Atlas. Don't miss this beautiful, intricate, and imaginative performance! Tickets here: https://www.toy-atlas.com/

4. Explore "Vortex" Curated by Development and Communications Associate Alexandria Knapik. The show is currently on display inside the Buddy Chicago store located right in the Chicago Cultural Center. Drop in during your next downtown loop walk to check it out!

We are so proud to work alongside such a talented, vibrant community of creators. Drop a comment if you're planning to attend any of these, and let's get out there and support local art! 👇🎨🎤🎭

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the Katie Kurcz Memorial Fund Award: Teaching Artist Walter Li! The award will fund the creation of the Snow City Arts Zine Library, commission original designs from local artists, which students will then use to print and "remix" onto t-shirts and tote bags, and produce a second edition of A Zine About Zines. Read more about the project and how this fund is fueling powerful new work in hospitals and beyond on our blog! https://snowcityarts.org/announcing-walt-for-the-2026-katie-kurcz-memorial-fund-award/

Save the Date for Gallery Night! Mark your calendars for this year's Gallery Night on Friday, October 2 to celebrate another year of creativity and impact with Snow City Arts! This year's spectacular will be held at Venue West from 6 PM - 9:30 PM. We look forward to welcoming you for a night of art and inspiration! 🎨🌟

Sponsorships and tickets are available now at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/gallerynight2026/ !

Join Snow City Arts' Teaching Artist Catalina Niño and other members of the Snow City Arts' community *virtually* build a bird out of model magic from the comfort of your own home. RSVP today to receive your free art kit mailed directly to your home.

When: Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM CST

To ensure all Art Kits arrive in time for the Art Party, the last day to RSVP is Monday, May 18th. RSVP here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/may2026artparty/

Questions? Email [email protected]

Spring Cleaning? More Like Spring Reimagining. ✨ Is your gallery wall still stuck in winter mode? It’s time to swap those cozy vibes for something fresh, bold, and SCA student-made!

Our Capsule Collection Store is open! Featuring exclusive art prints from the talented young creators at SCA. Whether you’re looking to anchor a room or just add a pop of color to that awkward corner, we’ve got the perfect piece waiting for you. Every purchase directly supports SCA students.

Peek at the collection here: http://secure.qgiv.com/event/capsulecollectionstore2026/store/

This spring, we’re asking: how can a moment of creativity in a hospital room expand beyond the walls? 🏥✨ At Snow City Arts, we’re deepening connections through:
Our New "For Families" Hub: An accessible webpage for students to keep plugged in after their workshop.
Our Spring Snowcase: Celebrating 250+ artworks by 200+ young artists in an exhibition format.
Postcard Connections: Which are sent to students to let them know we see them and enjoyed working with them

Want to show your support in doing this work? Visit snowcityarts.org/donate to see all the ways!
1. Give: Make a one-time or monthly gift to sustain our family-centered programming.
2. Donate Supplies: Grab some Posca markers or other art supplies from our Blick or Amazon Wish List!
3. Double Your Impact: Check if your employer offers donation matching.

🎨 Help us bring more color to the hospital! We’re restocking our Snow City Arts art kits and our students have one big request: Posca Markers! These paint markers are a must for our young artists, allowing them to create bold, vibrant work right from their hospital beds.

You can donate directly through our Blick Wish List! It’s the quickest way to get these high-quality tools into the hands of our students.

👉 https://www.dickblick.com/lists/wishlist/3H35JADDG03OC/?q=snow%20city%20arts&c=evanston

Whether you donate a set or share this post, you’re helping us provide a creative escape for kids who need it most. Thank you for being part of our community! 🌈✨

Today we're celebrating SCA's very own Alex Knapik on the announcement of her inclusion in Chicago Artist Coalitions' 2026 Residency cohort as a curatorial resident! Stay tuned to Chicago Artist's Coalition for more announcements as her show develops.

Don't miss the closing of Spring Snowcase! Tonight from 5-7 led by SCA's Youth Leadership Council !

One week left to apply!

Snow City Arts is seeking two summer interns! We're looking for a Programs Intern and a Development & Communications Intern! Interested in gaining hands-on experience in a nonprofit that provides arts education to students in Chicago hospitals? Apply now! Priority will be given to candidates who apply by April 3, 2026.

Apply: https://snowcityarts.org/opportunities/