Arts of Life

Arts of Life A collective space for artists with ID/D to expand their practice & strengthen their leadership. Non-Profit Arts Community

06/02/2026

WE’RE ON THREADLESS!!

We are thrilled to share our NEW line of merch on Threadless! Now you can shop for your favorite Arts of Life designs on apparel, accessories, and home goods! No more running out of sizes. No more over-production. Each high-quality item will be produced and shipped directly to you! 

Check back often for new designs! 
Our shop currently features art by: Ariée Carter, Carol Pyes, Chris Austin, Elise Hylton, Emory Jones, Isamu Guy Conners, Jean Wilson, Katrina Jackson, Laura Greenberg, Marcelo Añón, Noel Herrera, Omar Abulsheikh, Rocco DiCaro, Tim Stone, and Veronica Ronnie Cuculich

T-shirts!
Hoodies!
Tote Bags!
Zip Pouches!
Pillows!
Mugs!
Puzzles!
Phone Cases!
Notebooks!
Rugs!
AND MORE!

We had so much at Warm Love Cool Dreams festival. Huge thanks to the Salt Shed for hosting our annual Studio Sale this y...
06/02/2026

We had so much at Warm Love Cool Dreams festival. Huge thanks to the Salt Shed for hosting our annual Studio Sale this year and thank you to everyone that stopped by! If you missed out on any cool art pieces, our extended virtual Studio Sale is live through June 2nd!
Link here https://www.circlecontemporary.org/store/

THIS OPEN CALL IS A CALL TO ACTION!Arts of Life’s Self-Advocacy group is working on their 3rd edition of their Zine “Bus...
05/29/2026

THIS OPEN CALL IS A CALL TO ACTION!

Arts of Life’s Self-Advocacy group is working on their 3rd edition of their Zine “Bus of Doom.” They are looking for people to express their feelings about things going on in the world and how crazy America still is after 250 years.

We encourage submissions from people with disabilities / neurodiversities, but all are welcome to submit.

Submissions will be juried by our panel of disabled Self Advocates.

Both written and visual art will be accepted, with a maximum of two (2) pages per submission and three (3) pieces per submitting artist. Free to submit. Please use the Google Form link here -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWn__WByWsI9qdIGWlwQskATENwmMTW0zPDE-oOUx5Bc2u2Q/viewform?usp=header to submit.

Find our self advocacy group on instagram

Staff Spotlight: Maggie Kamphausen“A big draw for me at the end of the day is the relationships with the artists, and I’...
05/28/2026

Staff Spotlight: Maggie Kamphausen

“A big draw for me at the end of the day is the relationships with the artists, and I’ve really enjoyed getting to expand my idea of what meaningful art-making can look like through supporting them.” – Maggie Kamphausen, Studio Facilitator

Read more about how Maggie builds bridges at Arts of Life
here --> https://artsoflife.org/staff-spotlight-maggie-kamphausen/

Image Descriptions:

- Maggie Kamphausen painting

-Maggie Kamphausen. taking up space, 2024. oil on cold press paper. 18 x 24 in.

-Maggie Kamphausen with artist Danny Frownfelter

-Maggie Kamphausen. pink crucifixion, 2025. oil on raw canvas. 2 x 4 ft

Check out this stunning installation of Tim Stone’s work made possible through our partnership with ArtLifting and their...
05/27/2026

Check out this stunning installation of Tim Stone’s work made possible through our partnership with ArtLifting and their corporate clients.

Arts of Life is pleased to partner with Artlifting, a social enterprise and benefit corporation that supports artists with disabilities by showcasing and selling their original works and high-quality prints to corporations nationwide. To date, six Arts of Life artists have been selected for this opportunity: Ted Gram-Boarini, Marcus Imani Kennedy, Susan Pasowicz, Alex Scott, Tim Stone, and Chris Viau.
 

Thank you to everyone that made our Annual Studio Sale and Chili Cook-Off a huge success!! We had so much fun and Can’t ...
05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone that made our Annual Studio Sale and Chili Cook-Off a huge success!! We had so much fun and Can’t wait to do it all again next year. In case you missed it, we will be having a virtual sale until June 2nd. Don’t miss out on these last chance deals! Extended Sale Link https://artsoflife.org/event/2026-studio-sale/

Susan Pasowicz Fabulous City!, 2022Colored pencil and graphite on paper19 x 24 in.Susan Pasowicz is a visionary artist c...
04/27/2026

Susan Pasowicz
Fabulous City!, 2022
Colored pencil and graphite on paper
19 x 24 in.

Susan Pasowicz is a visionary artist creating dreamlike, atmospheric worlds through graphite and colored pencil. Inspired by memory, the everyday, and the supernatural. Her layered mark-making builds into whimsical landscapes filled with portals, mirrors, and mysterious forms—inviting viewers into spaces where the visible and invisible intertwine.

Check out Susan’s work now on view in The Threshold Varies.

Circle Contemporary - West Town
2010 W. Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Our next exhibition is just around the corner!Join us on Friday, May 8th, 5-8pm for the Opening reception of Wild Thing,...
04/23/2026

Our next exhibition is just around the corner!

Join us on Friday, May 8th, 5-8pm for the Opening reception of Wild Thing, Guest curated by Pia Singh.

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Elena Ailes – Chris Austin – Sayera Anwar – Cecilia Beaven – Renata Berdes – Chris Bradley – Zachary Cahill – Isamu Guy Conners – Mari Eastman – Sam Filicky – Joshi Radin Flores – Rosemary Hall – Erin Hayden – Mark Joseph Jefferey – Lawrence M. – Allyson Packer – Jasmeen Patheja – Carol Pyes – Tongji Philip Qian – Kellie Romany – D. Rosen – Alex Scott – Jacqueline Surdell – Chris Viau – Jean Wilson

ABOUT WILD THING:
Since 2020, Meta’s algorithm has been flooded with snippets of interspecies empathy- animals in different states of crisis have begun to display “human-like” behavior. From birds caring for pregnant felines, to horses rearing rabbits, or the story of a raccoon and dog forming a lifelong bond… existing (and surviving) stressors of climate catastrophe, war, and urban degradation, we quietly watch primates hug one another, refuse abandonment despite human threat, touching and protecting one another in ways that exceed the human affective awareness.Wild Thing traces these parallel trajectories and continuities, not just between the bipeds and beasts, but more broadly, within the worlds of artists…. Read more (link in bio)

WHEN:
Opening Reception - Friday, March 13 5-8pm

WHERE:
Circle Contemporary- West Town
2010 W. Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612


Join us for our biggest sale of the year, featuring original work from 80+ studio artists, as well as the return of our ...
04/21/2026

Join us for our biggest sale of the year, featuring original work from 80+ studio artists, as well as the return of our famous Chili Cook-off!

Don’t Wait-Tickets are limited! Buying a VIP ticket guarantees you first dibs, plus

- Buy 2 pieces of artwork and get a 3rd one FREE!
- All-you-can-eat meat and veggie chili, drinks included.
- $75 Framing Credit from Artist Frame Service.
- Live Dj set by Tdy.

Tickets https://app.betterunite.com/aofl-studiosale?fbclid=PAVERFWARU1SJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacgCifUDJR2VlyOsRSAUtXfIX5tiN_EB1tfgmEAoNfXfPH7OjmwgaASkfVmCw_aem_eJhkrxIQAd25KQVGf2Oi3g

With prices starting at just $40, this is your best chance to build your collection, while supporting Arts of Life artists.

Who takes the crown in this year’s Chili Cook-Off? Cheer on your favorite team!
Participating Cook-Off Teams:
Good Weather/Schlep
Weatherproof
Team Gertie
Lan Tuazon & Juan Angel Chavez
Gallucci Foy
TUSK
George & Jeanne’s Mean Chili
Lizelia Towilers
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Thursday, May 21st | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE:
Arts of Life - West town
2010 W. Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612


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2010 W Carroll Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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