Established in 2000, Arts of Life is a progressive art studio that puts inclusivity and creativity first in support of adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community is committed to crafting a space where each artist feels genuine respect, trust, and, most importantly, that their voice is welcome and heard. 

Arts of Life’s debut publication celebrates 25 years of community building and art making. The organization supports a growing cohort of 80+ artists across the metro Chicago area. This book details the nonprofit’s first quarter century as an artist collective and working gallery and highlights a select group of artists that exemplify Arts of Life’s core values.

Featured artists include: Veronica Cuculich, Marcus Imani Kennedy, Renata Berdes, Alex Scott, Noel Herrera, Maria Vanik, David Krueger + Ben Marcus,  Mike Marino, Stefan Harhaj, Brian Reed, Hubert Posey, Chris Austin, Jean Wilson, Ted Gram Boarini, Christina Zion, Chris Viau, Isamu Guy Conners, Lawrence M, Kelly Stone, Nik Heusman, Tim Stone, Susan Pasowicz + Allison Wade, Ariée, Raina Carter 

Contributors include: Amber Renaye, Andreana Donahue, Anne Cauley, Annie Soler, Cindy Shanker, Cody Tumblin, Damon McLeese, Dana Bassett, Debra Kerr, Denise Fisher, Eric Rushman, Gareth Thomas Kaye, Heather Hubbs, Hilary Marshall, Jess Bond,  Joshua With, Karim Shuquem, Kate Sierzputowski, Leonardo Kaplan, Lisa Slominski, Matt Morris, Megan Foy, Nick Schutzenhofer, Payton Harris-Woodard, Scott Speh, Tim Ortiz