OUR VALUES

We celebrate the unique perspectives of each collective member:
We encourage interdisciplinarity; our members are visual artists, performers, writers, and musicians.

We value Chicago’s interwoven histories of creativity, labor, and grassroots organizing.

We commit to collaborating with our neighbors to create a better world for future generations.


We believe in the democratization of art:
Our art is created by and for the people.

We do not recognize a binary between fine art and craft.

Our approach is informed by a DIY ethos and a spirit of cooperation.


We are a non-hierarchical movement of creatives supporting creatives:
Our work is infused with an ethic of community care and mutual aid.

We host regular gatherings as an act of radical hospitality.

We approach our art and our time together with a sense of play.