Our Work
WHAT WE DO
We strive to do it all here at Corry Williams Art Foundation. Our Non-Profit Organization provides a dynamic art environment where exposure is front and center with the goal of developing the community. We work on many exciting initiatives to expand the perception of art in underserved communities, and are very proud of the work we do. Our goal is to provide holistic services, education, training and development skills to assist in transitioning children to becoming successful adults. To accomplish this goal we provide educational and training programs to young girls and boys. Through our educational art centric programs children are taught critical thinking skills to utilize when making choices. The strategies used within the art programs encourages the avoidance of negative behavior and equips children with good decision making skills. One consistent goal of the foundation is to provide art events and programs at no fee to the community. Learn about our exciting initiatives, and what we are working on every day in order to promote change.
OUR BELIEF
One Step at a Time
We believe that teaching Art in various forms empowers children to open their minds beyond what they see within their community. People also can change their circumstances through exposure to improved living environments, thereby creating change at the community level. The designer Giancarlo Mazzanti said it well: “The first step toward quality is the dignity of the space, and its way of showing another path.”Our art training programs come in different forms but are not limited to: doll making, money management, mosaic art, oil painting, after school matters, and S.T.E.A.M(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). The hope is that the children will learn to set educational and career goals through hardwork, commitment, workplace development and service to their community.
CHICAGO SCHOOLS ART CONTEST
Encouraging art in every medium
The Corry Williams Art Foundation works closely with high schools in the Chicago area. Each month during the school year, the foundation selects a high school to participate in a school wide art contest. All submissions are posted online for voting purposes and monetary prizes are awarded. Our goal is to encourage art as a serious craft, a fun hobby or a healthy outlet for students. We are always striving to make a difference and offer alternatives to standard youth talents.
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES
What We Can Do
With our goal of using art as a tool and a connector, we work tirelessly to create and provide art classes that create food for thought. Our classes are open to everyone with special consideration given to our youth. From doll making to jewelry making classes, we have artists come in share their talents.
PAINT EVENTS
One stroke at a time
With this initiative, our goal is to promote community cohesion with each stroke of the brush. We encourage community connection through community paint sessions.
AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS
Reinforcing our Commitment
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for high school students to expand their horizons. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.
Cultivating the Artist in Everyone
CORRY WILLIAMS ART FOUNDATION
A WORD ABOUT US
Here at The Corry Williams Art Foundation, we are committed to using art, artists and artistry as a platform to educate and uplift. Our goal is to expose the power of art to those in Chicago communities striving to make themselves, the City of Chicago and world a better place. Explore our website to learn more about all that we’re doing to make a change. We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and developing Chicago communities, while developing meaningful relationships within them.