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Project Onward: Celebrating Diversity Through Inclusive Arts
At Project Onward in Bridgeport, art knows no boundaries. This vibrant creative space provides studio facilities, materials, and an...
Project Onward Staff
Jun 9, 20241 min read
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Louis DeMarco on CD Wallet!
Our very own Louis DeMarco is the featured musician on CD Wallet ep. 02 with Project Onward friend and volunteer Alex Oliver! You're...
Project Onward Staff
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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Project Onward in the Daily Northwestern
Big thanks to The Daily Northwestern for featuring us in this wonderful article about our program and how we have navigated the pandemic....
Project Onward Staff
May 6, 20211 min read
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Kareem Davis on Windy City LIVE!
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...
Project Onward Staff
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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Project Onward featured in the Beverly Review
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...
Project Onward Staff
Feb 16, 20211 min read
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Project Onward Featured in South Side Weekly!
Project Onward is proud to announce that we are featured in a fantastic article in the Chicago publication South Side Weekly! The article...
Project Onward Staff
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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Project Onward Featured on NBC Chicago News!
We were featured on the NBC Chicago News! Project Onward artists Ricky Willis and Michael Hopkins were interviewed about the challenges...
Project Onward Staff
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Tony "Bright" Davis article in Raw Vision Magazine
Project Onward artist, Tony "Bright" Davis, featured in Raw Vision's #105 edition. Check out a selection from the article and purchase...
Project Onward Staff
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Bill Douglas Finds His Footing at Project Onward
The Hardscrabbler Bridgeport Blog article by Kristin Ostberg features PO artist Bill Douglas and his journey through life and his...
Project Onward Staff
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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New York Times article featuring Project Onward artists
Poems and artwork compiled by Khadijah Queen and Jillian Weise for the New York Times features Bobby Tirelli, Andrew Hall, Ken Bortman....
Project Onward Staff
Jun 15, 20191 min read
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Project Onward's Sheila Smith featured in New York Times article: ‘Make No Apologies for Yourself’
Opinion piece about disability art and writing, featuring artwork by Project Onward artist Shiela Smith. ​ Read the article on New York...
Project Onward Staff
May 19, 20191 min read
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Superfly Pimp Artist: The Life and Times of Tony "Bright" Davis in NewCity Digital
Project Onward artist, Tony "Bright" Davis, featured in NewCity Digital's April 2019 edition. Check out the article, pages 7-12:...
Project Onward Staff
Apr 1, 20191 min read
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Portraitists with Disabilities Celebrate the History of Black Art from InThese Times
An interview with Project Onward artist, David A. Holt. Read the full article: http://inthesetimes.com/article/20923/commemorating-black-...
Project Onward Staff
Feb 21, 20181 min read
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Project Onward an Artistic Sanctuary and Magnet for Talent from WTTW's Chicago Tonight
Project Onward was featured on WTTW's Chicago tonight. Feature starts at 20:11. Read the full article: https://news.wttw.com/2018/02/08/p...
Project Onward Staff
Feb 8, 20181 min read
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"Honoring Legendary African American Artists" on WGN's People to People
Special segment with Project Onward artist, Elizabeth Barren, and Studio Manager, Robyn Jablonski discussing "Honoring Legendary African...
Project Onward Staff
Feb 1, 20181 min read
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