0 About Artists Gallery Events Bands Get Involved Shop Donate Become an Artist Become A Studio Artist Arts of Life offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities an alternative career path than a traditional day program, designed to help enrich their lives as working artists. Our artists are charged with the responsibility of investing their creative energy into their studio. Our staff is charged with the responsibility of helping our artists make informed decisions and shape the studio environment into what the artists desire. Everyone at Arts of Life—especially the artists—has a voting voice in every aspect of our studio influencing professional development curriculum, staff hiring, and daily life in the studio. Opportunities Collective Decision Making We were founded on the idea that the studio belongs to its artists. The studio is guided by the principle that artists with disabilities should have the opportunity to be members of an artistic community which Develops organically based on their individual and collective needs. Is constantly shaped by their opinions, choices, and interests. Contributes to our society and the arts community. Professional Development A core tenet of Arts of Life is to heighten the profile of our artists as true professionals within the greater artistic community. Arts of Life utilizes a comprehensive, structured, approach to advancing the artists’ professional development. Each artist has the opportunity to identify one of several professional tracks to guide the progression of their careers. Enrollment Requirements 18 years or older. Have a developmental or intellectual disability. Sustain interest in art-making. Be able to use supplies safely. Funding Streams Arts of Life is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization partially supported by the state of Illinois. We are a fee-for-service program and accept the following funding: 31U (CILA and Home Based) Private Pay Chicago Studio 2010 W Carroll Ave Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 829-2787 North Shore Studio 1963 Johns Drive Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 486-0808 Studio Artists Gallery Events Bands About Who We Are Our Team News FAQs Annual Reports Contact Get Involved Remote Programming Become A Studio Artist Employment Opportunities Volunteer Community Partners Executive Board Associate Board Every contribution counts, yours can too! Donate Now Interested in joining the studio? Become an Artist Sign up for our newsletter Sign Up Arts of Life is a registered 501(c)3 | EIN: 36-4284473 | Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Code: 12865 Partners This program is partially funded by support from the following organizatons: