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Teens Install Mural at Kenwood Academy
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

 

After 21 weeks of hard work, our Kenwood Mural Project teens completed the installation of their mural at Kenwood Academy in Hyde Park! The mural is promitely displayed at the front entrance of Kenwood Academy. Teens used stained glass, spray paint, wood, acrylic paint, stencil work and wedi board to create the mural.

The mural tells the story of teens experiences during their time at Kenwood Academy. The first panel depicts the first day of school walking through the halls and the following panels depict football games, participation in school clubs and programming and finally the teens proudly graduating.

Click here to view photos of the mural at Kenwood Academy. 

More than 500 Teens Showcase Artistic and Culinary Skills at Gallery 37 Center For the Arts Gallery Walk
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

 

Teens in After School Matters programs at Gallery37 Center for the Arts in the Loop presented their final Spring projects at an open house for family, friends and the general public in the annual Gallery Walk. Teens showcased their paintings and drawings, short films, handmade crafts and culinary creations.

Programs featured at the Gallery Walk included jewelry and hat design, wood carving, painting and drawing, graphic design and many more. Additionally, teens in the Culinary Artistry program provided delicious hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments for guests. Click here to view photos from the event. 

Click here to view photos from the event. 

Teens in After School Matters Collaborate to Address Youth Violence
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

 

More than 140 Chicago teens from six performance and spoken word programs came together to address the issue and how it has affected them and their community.

Teens in these programs are dedicated to staying off the streets and are committed to perfecting their skills in the arts of spoken word, dance and hip-hop. The performance, hosted at Marillac House April 11 from 7-8:30pm, showcased their skills and gave tees a platform for a productive conversation on the issue of youth violence in Chicago.           

Performances in spoken word and dance were featured from After School Matters programs including Marillac House, Colored Girls are Covergirls, Move Me Soul, MADD Rhythms and community programs Kreative Links and A.I.M. Follow this link to download photos. Click here to view videos of their performances. 

Teens Participate in Mock Trial at Drinker, Biddle & Reath
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Teens from the After School Matters Stateway Community Partners Mock Trial program and the Culinary Arts program at Ada S. McKinley High School participated in a mock trial hosted by Drinker, Biddle & Reath law firm. The Honorable Maureen Conners served as presiding judge for the trial. Teens in the Mock Trial program acted as the lawyers, witnesses and defendants for the trial, while teens from the Culinary Program served as the jury.

About 30 Chicago law professionals attended the event and met with the teens to provide insight into pursuing a career in law. Teens from the Culinary Program were also able to tour the Drinker Biddle & Reath kitchen and meet with the in-house chef for a brief workshop. It is unique opportunities such as these that provide our teens with such valuable opportunities to discover their potential and find their future.


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