Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center

09/22/2026

IF YOU MISSED THE SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE YOU MISSED AN AMAZING EVENT. Chicago Urban Art Retreat had an amazing list of talented arrtist, poets and painters who came out, showed up and showed out. This was Spoken Word Month. Hosted by King of Poetry Blaq Ice, Chicago’s and the Nation's first Spoken Word Laureate, this was a historical event. One for the books.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center

09/22/2026

IF YOU MISSED THE SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE YOU MISSED AN AMAZING EVENT. Chicago Urban Art Retreat had an amazing list of talented arrtist, poets and painters who came out, showed up and showed out. This was Spoken Word Month. Hosted by King of Poetry Blaq Ice, Chicago’s and the Nation's first Spoken Word Laureate, this was a historical event. One for the books.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center MystressofMeyhem Spytfyathepoet

09/22/2026

IF YOU MISSED THE SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE YOU MISSED AN AMAZING EVENT. Chicago Urban Art Retreat had an amazing list of talented arrtist, poets and painters who came out, showed up and showed out. This was Spoken Word Month. Hosted by King of Poetry Blaq Ice, Chicago’s and the Nation's first Spoken Word Laureate, this was a historical event. One for the books.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Adrienne Celeste Theonita Wright

09/22/2026

IF YOU MISSED THE SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE YOU MISSED AN AMAZING EVENT. Chicago Urban Art Retreat had an amazing list of talented arrtist, poets and painters who came out, showed up and showed out. This was Spoken Word Month. Hosted by King of Poetry Blaq Ice, Chicago’s and the Nation's first Spoken Word Laureate, this was a historical event. One for the books.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center

09/19/2026

DUE TO RAIN: We are bringing some of it inside and cancelling the rest! UPDATED INFORMATION on Social Justice Stage Event

Social Justice Stage Event September 19, 2026

Painting wood blocks with positive messages will take place inside Urban Art Retreat, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave at 21st

Spoken word performances will take place inside Urban Art Retreat, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. at 21st

We are sorry, but the other activities are cancelled due to space limitations.

There will be no vendors. There will be raffle tickets for every size donation made. There will be prizes for raffle tickets.

[email protected]
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center

09/18/2026

DUE TO RAIN: We are bringing some of it inside and cancelling the rest! UPDATED INFORMATION on Social Justice Stage Event

Social Justice Stage Event September 19, 2026

Painting wood blocks with positive messages will take place inside Urban Art Retreat, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave at 21st

Spoken word performances will take place inside Urban Art Retreat, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. at 21st

We are sorry, but the other activities are cancelled due to space limitations.

There will be no vendors. There will be raffle tickets for every size donation made. There will be prizes for raffle tickets.

[email protected]

09/15/2026

THIS SATURDAY — DON’T MISS THE SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE! 🔥

Chicago, get ready for a phenomenal annual celebration of poetry, music, culture, community, and social justice! ✊🏾🎤

🎙️ Hosted by the King of Poetry — BLAQ ICE
🎧 DJ Hott on the 1’s & 2’s
🥁 Featuring the Legendary 64th Street Drummers
🛍️ Vendors Welcome!

Presented by Chicago Urban Art Retreat, the SOCIAL JUSTICE STAGE is bringing powerful voices, incredible talent, rhythm, art, and community together for an unforgettable experience.

Come celebrate, connect, support local vendors, and experience the energy of this phenomenal annual event!

📣 You DON’T want to miss this!


Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center

07/14/2026

06/25/2026

Peace Park clean up. Volunteers wanted for clean up during July on Saturdays, 1-4. We do some gardening, have some snacks, and cool off in the shade. Those who are interested can make some art! Can you spare 3 hours to help make the park ready for summer visitors?! 2101 S. Spaulding Ave. at 21st.Spread some mulch, pull some weeds, learn what plants are native to Chicagoland. Snacks provided. RSVP [email protected]