It is with heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our dear friend and board member, Bonnie McGrath. Bonnie was a treasured...

A message from our Executive Director, Nancy Gomez: I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of our artist, Kenneth Williams. Kenny...

At Project Onward in Bridgeport, art knows no boundaries. This vibrant creative space provides studio facilities, materials, and an...

A message from our Executive Director, Nancy Gomez: Whitney Oliver, our beloved friend, studio manager, and integral member of the...

Stories on NBC5, WGN9, & WBBM Newsradio!

Ceramists Invited to Join the Program Project Onward celebrates an exciting event in October! The non-profit studio, a leader in...

From our executive director, Nancy Gomez: I wish to announce with deep sadness the passing of our beloved friend and fellow artist,...

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...

Our very own Louis DeMarco is the featured musician on CD Wallet ep. 02 with Project Onward friend and volunteer Alex Oliver! You're...

Artist Molly McGrath has been invited to participate in the outdoor exhibit, Hello Helios: The warming suns of Chicago's Greektown. Her...

Welcome! After a long 14 months, the day has finally arrived. I wish to announce that Project Onward has officially re-opened! In order...

Big thanks to The Daily Northwestern for featuring us in this wonderful article about our program and how we have navigated the pandemic....

Join us on a virtual tour of R.J. and Janno Juguilon's installation of "The Brothers Juguilon: Palaces Around the World" at Ignition...

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...

Please enjoy episode 23 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Kareem Davis and your host, Alex Oliver!

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...

Please enjoy episode 22 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Andrew Hall and your host, Alex Oliver!

Looking for the perfect Valentine gift for your significant other or your favorite couple? Look no further! We are now accepting couples...

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...

Project Onward presents a new in-person exhibition at the third floor gallery of the Bridgeport Art Center: LIFE'S RICH TAPESTRY....

Please enjoy episode 21 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Molly McGrath and your host, Alex Oliver!

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...

Please enjoy our 20th episode of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Michael Hopkins and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 19 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Ricky Willis and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 18 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring David Hence and your host, Alex Oliver.

Project Onward is proud to announce that we are featured in a fantastic article in the Chicago publication South Side Weekly! The article...

Please enjoy episode 17 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Adam Elias Hines and your host, Alex Oliver!

Please enjoy episode 16 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Janno Juguilon and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 15 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Ruby Bradford and your host, Alex Oliver!

Please enjoy episode 14 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring David A. Holt and your host, Alex Olive

We were featured on the NBC Chicago News! Project Onward artists Ricky Willis and Michael Hopkins were interviewed about the challenges...

Please enjoy episode 13 of "Project Onward Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Bill Douglas and your host, Alex...

Please enjoy episode 12 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring George Zuniga and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 11 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Allen McNair and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 10 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring R.J. Juguilon and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 9 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Cherylle Booker and your host, Alex Oliver.

Please enjoy episode 8 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Louis DeMarco and your host, Alex Oliver!

Please enjoy episode 7 of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Dijon Barrett and your host, Alex Oliver.

Project Onward presents a virtual discussion on the connections we have found between works by classical outsider artists and Project...

Please enjoy a retake of episode 5 of Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews featuring Jacquline Cousins Oliva and your host,...

Please enjoy our sixth installment of "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" featuring Project Onward artist, Stephon Doby,...

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...

Project Onward stands together with our brothers and sisters against racism. We believe in a world devoid of discrimination against any...

Please enjoy our fourth installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward...

Please enjoy our third installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward artist...

By its very nature, Outsider art can be elusive and controversial. Hence, the definition of Outsider art is often the subject of...

Please enjoy our second installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward...

Hello Project Onward Friends, Thank you for being a great friend of Project Onward! Your unwavering support through art and merchandise...

Please enjoy our first installment of our new "Artists at Home: Live Quarantine Artist Interviews" series featuring Project Onward Artist...

Project Onward artist, Tony "Bright" Davis, featured in Raw Vision's #105 edition. Check out a selection from the article and purchase...