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Re-Imagining Leadership
ABOUT OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY
The Arts Institute of Social Change (AISC) is a development organization dedicated to leading interventions in economic development for Chicago’s South and West Sides. We integrate arts and wellness programs to cultivate creativity and expression, empowering individuals and communities to engage with social issues in transformative ways!
who we are
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​At the Arts Institute of Social Change, we empower leaders to thrive socio-economically, spiritually, and personally.
We fuel community transformation by empowering adults and youth through theatre, development, and education.
our mission
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We empower leaders and aspiring professionals with the tools, resources, and trainings needed to advance their careers, without the financial strain of a costly degree program or excessive student loan debt.
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We offer a range of programs that will spark your intellect and creativity! We are here to equip you to engage with social issues in transformative ways.
our vision
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We exist to inspire constructive social activism within under-resourced creative communities by providing quality opportunities for education, employment, and skill-building.
OUR APPROACH
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Within our learning spaces, we cultivate psychologically-safe, progressive incubators for students, community members, and leaders to address the root causes of social issues, like poverty, lack of opportunity, and social inequality (to name a few).
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