About | The Chicago Collage

What this is all about...

At the heart of The Chicago Collage Project is a simple idea: everyone has the ability to create something beautiful. Our goal is to empower people to tap into their artistic side, no matter their experience level, and discover the joy that comes from making art. We believe that when people are given the chance to create, they open up new ways of seeing themselves and the world around them.

but there's more...

This project isn’t just about individual expression—it's about building a vibrant, collective body of work. The pieces created during our workshops reflect a patchwork of influences, artistic styles, experiences, and interests. Together, these artworks form a unique collection that highlights the diversity and creativity of our community.

We will honor the creativity of all participants by showcasing their work in an online gallery and, one day, through a published book. Our online gallery just launched on 11/30! As each week passes, more and more artwork will be added. Once our workshops have wrapped up in February 2025, we estimate that we should have around 300 unique masterpieces from our community. Wouldn't that be awesome!? We will then begin exploring how we can take the project a step further to publish a book celebrating the project and use proceeds to launch more accessible community art programs.

Thank you for your support, and a special thank you to all workshop participants for showing up, bringing your enthusiasm, and sharing your art with The Chicago Collage Project.