Project Onward

Meet May’s artist of the Month, Sheila Smith!⁠
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Known for her vibrant abstract paintings filled with swirling circles, layered patterns, and flowing color, Sheila creates work that radiates joy, comfort, and hope. “Color excites me so much,” she says. “I want my paintings to give the feeling of love, comfort, and happiness.”⁠
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All month long, enjoy 15% off Sheila’s artwork through our website ( https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith )⁠

"Cosmic Eyes" by Sheila Smith
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Some new and rare vertically arranged Adam Hines pieces now available online at projectonward.org/shop-all
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"Colorful Crayola" by Adam Hines⁠
"Brand of Shoe and Sneakers" by Adam Hines⁠
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"Bubbles" by Michael Smith⁠

See more at projectonward.org
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NOW ON SALE! We are having a Backyard Benefit show on May 30th with a SECRET MUSICAL GUEST!⁠
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Spend the evening with us enjoying live music from four incredible musical guests, free food, original artwork for sale, live portraits by Project Onward artists, and exclusive free merch giveaways! This event is all about bringing people together to celebrate art and the artists who make Project Onward a vital, safe and creative space in Chicago.⁠
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CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE A TICKET!
https://www.projectonward.org/events-1/backyard-benefit-show
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Every ticket purchased helps provide free studio space, art materials, mentorship, and professional opportunities for more than 60 adult artists whose lives are impacted by mental illness and developmental disabilities.⁠
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Show opens at 4:00 PM⁠
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Location: Follow the signs at the corner of Oakley and Grand⁠
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For the last several months, we have been collaborating with our friends in our sister city in Osaka, Japan, exchanging artistic talents through mail.⁠
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On Friday, May 15th at 6:30PM we are opening our latest show Between Us. The exhibition will include shared pieces that merge distinct visual languages, cultural perspectives, and lived experiences between neurodiverse artists overseas.⁠
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On the same day in Osaka, Atelier Corners will also be premiering the collaboration at Corners Gallery (1-chōme-6-13 Kyōritsudōri).⁠
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Come by, say hi, and if you're in Osaka say こんにちは!⁠
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RSVP here:
https://www.projectonward.org/events-1/between-us
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