About Teamwork Englewood
Teamwork Englewood is the fiscal agent for the Folded Map project. Founded in 2003, Teamwork Englewood seeks to unite the many organizations serving Englewood residents and work toward the common goal of building a stronger community.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with CCT’s Artistic Director, Jacqueline Russell.
About Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT)
The Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT) was founded in 2005 with the notion that a great theater city needs a great children’s theater. Nearly 15 years later, it has produced 20 world premieres, mostly from award-winning literary works. CCT has received six NEA Art Works grants, and in 2017 became the first theater for young audiences in the U.S. to win a National Theatre Award from the American Theatre Wing, creators of the Tony Awards. CCT also continues to grow its education programs, offering classes, workshops, winter and spring break camps, and summer camps for children up to age 13.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with CCT’s Artistic Director, Jacqueline Russell.
About Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society (BHS)
Founded in 1999, the Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society (BHS) was started by a small group of enthusiastic family history researchers. BHS began due to an overwhelming concern for the diminishing historical sites in African American communities and continues to raise public awareness about endangered and unmarked historic sites in Bronzeville. The BHS archives include family documents, oral histories, memorabilia, quilts, objects, film, and photographs. BHS has recorded more than 20 oral histories about the Great Migration from community elders.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with the BHS’s president, Sherry Williams.
About OSF HealthCare
Founded in 1877, OSF HealthCare’s Mission is “to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the gift of life.” OSF provides equal access for all individuals.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with OSF HealthCare Foundation’s Grants Program Development Officer, Gina Pribaz Vozenilek.
About Coles County Arts Council (CCAC)
Founded in 1984, the Coles County Arts Council is dedicated to fostering, promoting and developing the arts and the historical and cultural heritage of Coles County. CCAC is largely volunteer run, hosts its own events, and helps local groups hold workshops, exhibitions and performances to make art and history come alive in the community. This was CCAC’s fourth grant from Illinois Humanities.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with CCAC’s Arts in the Cemetery/Historical Arts Chairperson, Carolyn J. Stephens.
About American Indian Center (AIC)
Founded in 1953, the American Indian Center (AIC) was established to provide a gathering space with culture-based programs for Native American families displaced by the Federal Relocation Program of the 1950s. The AIC’s mission is “To promote fellowship among Indian people of all Tribes living in metropolitan Chicago and to create bonds of understanding and communication between Indians and non-Indians in this city. To advance the general welfare of Indian people, to sustain cultural, artistic, and avocational pursuits, and to perpetuate Indian cultural values.” The AIC has received seven grants from Illinois Humanities.
Learn more about the project and upcoming events, including a Q&A session with AIC’s Executive Director, Heather Miller.