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Hidden Truths Project Engage & empower individuals impacted by invisible & visible disabilities through the arts.

Kate Ives is an accomplished traditionally trained artist. Her husband, Ryan, diagnosed at age 32, has tonic-clonic epil...
10/16/2026

Kate Ives is an accomplished traditionally trained artist. Her husband, Ryan, diagnosed at age 32, has tonic-clonic epilepsy, and she has been his primary caregiver since 2010.

Her artistic journey has been enriched by her experiences living in Thailand, Singapore, England, and the US, with each location leaving its mark on her work. Kate’s versatility shines through in her use of mediums such as watercolor, gouache, digital, acrylic, and oil.

Driven by a desire to spread joy and positivity, she employs bright colors and whimsical subjects to make people smile, adding a touch of lightheartedness to their day.

https://hiddentruthsproject.com/Gallery/ives-kate/

Hidden Truths Project | 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy held at Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.Behind the scenes!...
10/16/2026

Hidden Truths Project | 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy
held at Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Behind the scenes! Installation day was on Monday. Now we are ready for Artist Talk tomorrow night, Friday, 5:30p. Join us.

Two Nights—Tomorrow and Saturday! One Powerful Experience.Hidden Truths Project | 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy (free to atte...
10/16/2026

Two Nights—Tomorrow and Saturday! One Powerful Experience.

Hidden Truths Project | 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy (free to attend please RSVP) https://bit.ly/HTP-artist-talk2026
held at Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago

ARTIST TALK• Friday, October 16 | 5:30–7:30 PM RSVP
Hear directly from the artists about the stories and experiences behind their work. This is an evening of conversation—not formal presentations—with opportunities to ask questions, share, and connect.

GALLERY BENEFIT RECEPTION • Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | VIP begins at 5:30 PM https://bit.ly/HTP-ARTCHI-2026
Join us for an evening of art, w**e, savory bites, conversation, and community as we celebrate the artists and support the work of Hidden Truths Project.

We are honored to recognize Adriana Bermeo-Ovalle, MD, neurologist and epilepsy specialist at Rush University System for Health/Rush University Medical Center, for her leadership and advocacy.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience artwork created by artists living with epilepsy—work that explores identity, uncertainty, resilience, relationships, stigma, hope, and the many experiences that can remain hidden.

If you’ve been meaning to come, don’t wait.






A Five-Day Art Experience You Won’t Want to Miss • Experience 1:26 | The ART of Epilepsy in ChicagoJoin us Hidden Truths...
09/10/2026

A Five-Day Art Experience You Won’t Want to Miss • Experience 1:26 | The ART of Epilepsy in Chicago

Join us Hidden Truths Project in October in Chicago’s vibrant Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood—where creativity pulses through every gallery, café, and corner—for a powerful multi-day art experience.

Gallery Exhibit
October 13–17
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago

Artists Talk
Friday, October 16 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Gallery Benefit Reception
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM
(VIP access begins at 5:30 PM)
Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/HTP-ARTCHI-2026

We are proud to honor Adriana Bermeo-Ovalle, MD, neurologist and epilepsy specialist at Rush University System for Health/Rush University Medical Center, whose leadership and advocacy continue to uplift the epilepsy community.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of fine w**e, savory bites, and deeply moving artwork. Each piece reveals the realities of epilepsy—the fear, isolation, resilience, and hope—shared through the voices of those who live it every day.

Also coming this fall:
Newport Beach Benefit Event
November 7 | Newport Beach Civic Center

Join us in bringing these stories to light.




Ravenswood Art Walk this weekend in Chicago.
09/10/2026

Ravenswood Art Walk this weekend in Chicago.

Welcome back to school!
08/20/2026

Welcome back to school!

What happens when more than 30 people each create just one small piece of a painting?We’re about to find out. 🎨Hidden Tr...
08/12/2026

What happens when more than 30 people each create just one small piece of a painting?

We’re about to find out. 🎨

Hidden Truths Project recently returned to the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago for another special community art workshop—and this year, we gave participants a creative challenge with a secret ending.

We divided Georges Seurat’s "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" into 4-by-4-inch squares. Each participant chose one square and recreated it on a 4-by-4-inch canvas using the medium of their choice.

The catch? They don’t know what the finished artwork is yet!

After one more workshop, more than 30 individual pieces will be assembled into one collaborative work of art—and revealed at the Hidden Truths Project 2026 Chicago exhibition of 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy.

There’s something beautiful about the idea that each person creates only one small part of the story. Individually, the pieces are unique. Together, they become something none of the artists could see on their own.

It’s a wonderful reflection of this year’s theme: "Illuminating the Human Experience of Epilepsy Through Art, Storytelling, and Community."

💜 A huge thank you to the families who joined us and shared their creativity with us. It was a gift to spend the day creating together.

And thank you to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago for another wonderful collaboration, and to our Hidden Truths Project volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the workshop possible.

Now we just have to wait for the reveal! Come See It Come Together

CHICAGO | Jackson Junge Gallery
October 13–17, 2026
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Learn more: https://bit.ly/HTP-Chi2026

Artists Talk
Friday, October 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Chicago Gallery Benefit Reception
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 p.m.
VIP begins at 5:30 p.m.

🌴 NEWPORT BEACH
November 7, 2026, Newport Beach Civic Center

Come see the art. Hear the stories. Experience the community.

And if you or your organization would like to help make this work possible, consider becoming a Hidden Truths Project sponsor. Your support helps us bring art, storytelling and community together to illuminate the human experience of epilepsy.


Open call for artists. What if your art could change how people understand epilepsy? Now it can.Join Hidden Truths Proje...
08/02/2026

Open call for artists. What if your art could change how people understand epilepsy? Now it can.

Join Hidden Truths Project 1:26: The Art of Epilepsy—where creativity meets advocacy and stories come to life.
• Lived experience encouraged (artists + caregivers)
• Exhibits in Chicago at Jackson Junge Gallery (October 13-18, 2026) and Newport Beach Civic Center (November 7, 2026)

This is your moment to create something powerful—and be part of something bigger.

Submit by August 15, 2026
Let’s turn art into impact. https://bit.ly/HTPArtistCall26





Jackson Junge Gallery

It has been a meaningful and inspiring week! Thank you to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago—and Alison, Tammie,...
07/01/2026

It has been a meaningful and inspiring week! Thank you to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago—and Alison, Tammie, Erin, Smillie, muralist , Beth Ruark, and the EF team—for inviting the Hidden Truths Projects to participate in the community mural project. It was an incredible day spent connecting with people living with epilepsy, parents, siblings, and advocates, all brought together through the shared language of art.

Art has the unique ability to connect people, transform personal experiences into shared understanding, and tell stories from the inside out. It is an act of truth-telling, meaning-making, and community building. I left the day inspired, hopeful, and deeply grateful to everyone who made these experiences possible.
–Dr. Julie Thompson-Dobkin, Founder & President, Hidden Truths Project






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Last week, Hidden Truths Project was honored to host a special pop-up gallery featuring select 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy ...
06/29/2026

Last week, Hidden Truths Project was honored to host a special pop-up gallery featuring select 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy artists at the screening of Under the Lights at the Davis Theater in Chicago. Hidden Truths Project founder Dr. Julie Thompson-Dobkin and board members Beth Ruark, Kuno Chiteji, Kathleen Kearns were at the event representing Hidden Truths Project.

The evening was a powerful blend of storytelling and lived experience—highlighted by the film’s moving portrayal of a teenager navigating life with epilepsy, and the often-unseen perspective of caregivers. Following the screening, writer and director Miles Levin shared insights into his creative process, his personal journey with epilepsy, and his mission to break stigma through authentic storytelling.

We are grateful to the all the Chicago epilepsy organizations, Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago, Danny Did, AES, and Cure Epilepsy for bringing this important film to our community, and to supporters like UCB USA for helping make moments like this possible.

Together, through art, film, and conversation, we continue to elevate voices, build understanding, and foster connection.

🎥 Learn more and support the film: Under the Lights Film, https://www.underthelightsfilm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Underthelightsfilm/



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