Root systems grow from a radicle at the center of a seed, expanding and connecting deeply within their environment, and rewriting the ground’s source code to lay the foundation for a sustainable ecosystem. Like seeds, these artists bring radical, rooted perspectives embedded in dynamic histories and journeys.
Seeds Healing Stage, an annual initiative by Chicago Art Department, centers BIPOC voices and celebrates Chicago neighborhoods. Through storytelling and visual arts, this program supports artists, performers, storytellers, and other creative practitioners from across the city. This cohort continues their work over the next two months, culminating in a presentation and exhibition opening on December 13—stay tuned for more!!
The artists growing with Chicago Art Department this year include:
Deon Reed | Englewood @itsmedeonreed
Chelsey Sinceŕray | Englewood @215imgs
Grand Wright | Englewood @grands_art
Kenya Moffett-Garner | Englewood @kenyacree
Marimacha Monarca Press | McKinley Park @marimachamonarcapress
Sarita Hernandez | McKinley Park @saritamaritza
Stuti Sharma | McKinley Park @cyborgstuti
Shruti Bakre | McKinley Park @shruutheeee
Joseph Josue Mora | McKinley Park @josephjosuemora
Mayra Hernandez | McKinley Park @masuhe
Chau Tran | McKinley Park
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An initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with artists and organizations across the city, Art Design Chicago is a series of events and exhibitions that highlight the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
