Michele profiles a gallery and studio in the Chicago Cultural Center for artists suffering from mental illness and disabilities. more ›

Yet another great alternative to mall shopping, we bring you the Project Onward Holiday Sale. This artsy bazaar taking place on Saturday will feature drawings, paintings, embroidered crafts, soaps, jewelry and even holiday ornaments, all of which would make excellent gifts for the craftier friends on your list. Those behind these pieces are local artists with special needs supported by the Project Onward organization, whose mission is to support the creative development of visual artists with developmental, cognitive, and mental disabilities. more ›