Storytelling Workshop: Black Artscapes In Chicago

Tonal (tuh-nawl) Simmons profiles Black Artscapes in Chicago. They discuss how Black art and artist are an extension of Chicago and art. From the Wall of Respect to the Black Arts Movement of the 70s all the way today, where Black artists are transforming homes and corner stores into artist galleries. We will be talking to Tia Lorena of TeaHouse Collective in Greater Grand Crossing and Makafui and Ryel of Fourtune House Art Center in Bronzeville, both located on the Southside of Chicago.

This segment was produced by Tonal Simmons for Vocalo’s Fall 2022 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s quarterly Storytelling Workshop returned this Fall with seven segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.