Each month SkyART hosts unique workshops led by Chicago Fire and CineCares Foundation. These workshops provide opportunities for young people in South Chicago to learn about film and television through the lens of graphic designers, special effects make-up artists, camera loaders, actors, and more.

Last week, they held a workshop on Graphic Design where participants created mixed media collages on plexiglass. Participants also had the opportunity to get one-on-one feedback from the designers about their art portfolios. Here is what one participant had to say:

“Today I met a couple of cool actors who dropped some well needed wisdom about acting and my spirit and energy is super high right now!!!“

-John Sipes, Participant

Below is more information about the partners that support these monthly workshops: 

CineCares Foundation: CineCares invests in innovative, sustainable programs that empower the residents of Chicago through education and job training in TV and Film. 

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios: Cinespace Chicago Film Studios is a family-owned company based in Chicago specializing in the development, management and operation of studio space and support facilities for the film, television, and digital media production industry. 

NBC Chicago Fire– Actors Eamonn Walker and Davis Eigneberg help coordinate the workshops and are motivational speakers to our participants. At least one of them shows up to each workshop.