Artists Design the Future - ADtF

18/02/2026

Issa Umi you are in this film! watch the trailer.

It's Different In Chicago tells the story of how House music and Hip Hop culture complemented and competed with each other within the Black community of Chicago.

17/12/2025

Happening this evening on Chicago’s Southside
5:30-7:30pm, if available to join us 😊
81st & Stony Island

RSVP appreciated, but not required.
Children are welcome

26/11/2025

Register & share with Chicago Southside creatives ❤️ Monday Dec 1, 6:30-8:00pm
All images will be described and the chat will be read aloud.

JOIN Artists Design the Future: 2025 Facilitated ZOOM Discussion 2OF 2

FOR artists + BY artists
Design the Building: Part 1

Interested in a Work-Live creative community on Chicago’s Southside?
Engaged with Artists Design the Future in the past?
Heard about our idea & want to learn or share?

REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/g85BHHFM

Imagine with us & Learn:
- Artists Design the Future overview
- Nov 10 Zoom discussion 1 of 2 review & continuation
- How Much building can we afford?

Chicago Artist Facilitators
DIONNE VICTORIA:
Visual artist & Art Center of Englewood co-founder
ROBBY LEE WILLIAMS:
Chicago disabled black & latin dancer; Aspiring community builder

Tech /Access Doula: Alison Kopit,
Disabled access worker and Dramaturg

21/11/2025

JOIN Artists Design the Future: 2025 Facilitated ZOOM Discussion 2 OF 2
FOR artists + BY artists
Design the Building: Part 1
Dec 1, 6:30-8:00pm

Interested in a Work-Live creative community on Chicago’s Southside?
Engaged with Artists Design the Future in the past?
Heard about our idea & want to learn or share?

REGISTER here: https://linktr.ee/artistsdesignthefuture

Imagine with us & Learn:
- Artists Design the Future overview
- Nov 10 Zoom discussion 1 of 2 review & continuation
- How Much building can we afford?

Chicago Artist Facilitators
DIONNE VICTORIA:
Visual artist & Art Center of Englewood co-founder
ROBBY LEE WILLIAMS:
Chicago disabled black & latin dancer; Aspiring community builder

Tech /Access Doula: Alison Kopit,
Disabled access worker and Dramaturg

10/11/2025

Exciting news!🎉 Kiela will be interviewed today
Monday Nov 10, about Artists Design the Future’s ZOOM event this evening

WVON talk radio, AM 1690
11:30am CST

Live-streaming on:
https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon-1690am-5304/
&
WVON Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/WVON

The Talk of Chicago

30/10/2025

ATTENTION CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE ARTISTS and ALLIES.
Artists Design the Future continues to work behind the scenes. Join us on the journey.... Part 1 Discussion: Nov 10, 2025 @ 6:30-8:00pm CST
RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/IU3AkqvrrYeMcDhu3BaL

MEET 2 dynamic artists, educators & curators:
- Wisdom Baty: Co-Founder, Wild Yams Black Mothers residency.
- Kate Bowen: Executive Director, ACRE art residency & exhibitions.

Imagine with us:
- Share your Work/Live space needs and dreams
- Build community for Shared Ownership
- Inform Southside building site selection

Interested in a live or work community with other artists on Chicago’s southside?

Engaged with Artists Design the Future in the past?

Heard about our idea & want to learn or share?

ATTENTION CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE ARTISTS and ALLIES. Artists Design the Future continues to work behind the scenes. Join us on the journey.... Part 1 Discussion: Nov 10, 2025 @ 6:30-8:00pm CST MEET 2 dynamic artists, educators & curators: - Wisdom Baty: Co-Founder, Wild Yams Black Mothers residency. - K...

19/10/2025

Sharing art learning opportunity:
https://ccat.orbundsis.com/einstein-freshair/touch/application/online_application_form.jsp?id=74&aid=47

04/10/2025

The Voqal fellowship applications are open! As a 2022 fellow, Kiela Smith was awarded this fellowship which launched the funding momentum for Artists Design the Future.
Although not targeting artists, it is open to all areas and industries.
2022 FELLOWS PAGE: https://voqalpartners.org/fellowship/2022-fellows/ #:~:text=Evoking%20cosmic%20connections%20through%20dreams,with%20community%20care%20and%20empowerment.
Deadline Oct 31
https://voqalpartners.org/fellowship/

We are looking for social justice leaders, thought leaders, doers, and believers passionate about finding new ways to impact communities and effect lasting, equitable change.We’re looking to partner with people who know the way things are currently just ain’t working; we’re looking for those w...

02/10/2025

NEED A Free COMPUTER?
Resource info FOR CHICAGOANS:

PCs for People and Compudopt offer low-cost laptops and computers to eligible households. Read on for instructions to obtain a computer or laptop for your family.