Community Highlight - 3Arts

The 3Arts nonprofit is located near the north side of Chicago. It is a creative arts organization with a mission to advocate for female artists, artists with disabilities, and artists of color who work in performance, teaching or visual arts.

3Arts assists creatives with project funding, professional development, promotion, and residency fellowships. Above all else, 3Arts values:

·         Creativity

·         Diversity

·         Community

·         Integrity

This nonprofit offers in-person or online programs for the deaf and disabled artists where new work, professional development, and advocacy for this culture is promoted and encouraged. This program also allows artists to expand their knowledge and meet fellow artists in Chicago’s disability community. Furthermore, 3Arts offers 4 different programs

·         3AP (3Arts Projects) – Crowdfunding with a match

·         Residency Fellowships – Uninterrupted time and space

·         3ER (3Arts Emergency Response) – Swift support to artists

·         Professional Development – Mentorship, workshops and more

Since 2007, 3Arts has been able to support more than 1,800 artists, representing 69% women, 71% artists of color, and 19% deaf and disabled.

Check out 3arts.org if you are interested in learning more about 3Arts, or supporting their mission.