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is a community arts studio in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Formerly known as Pros Arts Studio—an organizational rebranding took place in late 2012—the name has changed but our mission remains the same!

Art As Our First Language
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Founding Roots: Jean Parisi

ElevArte presents the Deep Roots Awards, to three honorees, at the Art As Our First Language celebration on Thursday, May 23rd. Today we are spotlighting Jean Parisi; look for forthcoming interviews with our other honorees.

Looking for a Summer Job?

Are you a teen looking for work this summer?

ElevArte Community Studio is excited to announce we have paid opportunities for youth through the One Summer Chicago Initiative. This summer we will be working with our community partners to help you gain valuable job training, leadership and professional skills while getting paid. Summer employment registration is now available through May 31, 2013.

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Classes

Circus Cypher

Coming July 2013
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Community Clay

Coming July 2013

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Tejer y Poder


Join a growing culture of of Do-It-Yourselfers. Learn how to knit and crochet using traditional and contemporary techniques from the basics and up while getting to know lots of teens from all over Chicago. Make your own knit & crochet accessories and 3D toys and public art... because handmade is always warmer!

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Journeys/Migrations
and the Document


This course will introduce students to the medium of digital photography and explore contemporary photographic art making practices. Students will gain necessary skills in composition, editing and post- production while learning about related photographers and artists. This spring, students will look at the genre of photographic portraiture and their respective communities as a source for
inspiration in their work.

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The Studio