Public displays of art and affection for our first loves, Chicago and Oak Park. Delighted to be officially spreading the love in TWO locations as of 2021!
Dream Chicago is a not for profit dedicated to inspiring, nurturing, and celebrating dreams and dreamers. We catalyze joy, hope and encouragement through creative explorations, community connections and shared learning experiences.
Master classes, dream camps, professional development, music events and dream spaces are a few of the ways we connect artists living their dreams with those just beginning the journey.
Be part of our "community dream assessment" and put your dream on the map by clicking here
Monthly “potluck” gathering to grow together as humans, friends, and creatives, while exploring faith traditions and wisdom from all over the world.
Add your dream to Dream Chicago’s “community dream assessment” and be part of our traveling art expression in 2022!
More info coming soon!
Monthly gathering described as a "melodic bonfire of sound, song, community and encouragement." Another visitor described it as a "joy hack." Bring work, words, song lyrics, melodies, fears, hopes and dreams. Or just bring yourself.
Hosted in the Main Gallery at Fulton Street Collective, 1821 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago or a collaborative space in Oak Park.
Next event coming in JUNE 2021!
When I have an idea, a t-shirt usually follows. There's just something about declaring it to the world by wearing it on my heart (or sleeve or back) that makes it more real for me.
Luckily, I have friends who can turn my dreams into designs that are fun and inspirational to wear. Together, we do it for the pure joy of it--because it's about more than designing tees.
Mostly, it's about creative community--sharing hopes, dreams, fears, failures--and encouraging one other on our own dream journeys. While uniformity can be boring, there's something truly joyful and unifying in seeing a stranger wearing a dream tee just like yours.
Somehow, in seconds, it communicates the message that we are more alike than different, and just maybe our hearts are friends and we don't even know it yet.
Sales from our dreamy products go directly towards Dream Chicago charitable efforts. Your purchase pays it forward to other dreamers.
Soon, we'll be posting our current collection of original t-shirts, lyric sheets, broadsides and framed prints, all designed by local artists and dreamers for the love of it!
So stay tuned and thank you!
There’s mystery, a magic,
she’s destined to bring.
When you meet her, you feel it,
though you might not yet see,
the how or the why or the way it will be…
Imogene’s Imaginings is a story that aims to connect with readers of all ages through words, images, and forms that speak to the mind and heart. Whether you dream daily or think you’ve forgotten how, Imogene has something for you!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Heather Treadway is a lover of words in all forms, a storyteller who loves to engage and give voice to her heart through poetry, prose, music and melody. Imogene’s Imaginings is her dream, her idea, her desire set in motion. Her hankering, her hunger, her crazy-wild notion…it is also her first printed book, made possible through the friendship, artistry, and creative partnership of fellow artists Rebekah Kuczma and Natalie Johnson.
Rebekah Kuczma is a mover at heart and loves to create visual art by dancing the pen across the page. Her work is meditative and leaves room for imagination and reflection. Imogene’s Imaginings is Rebekah’s first illustrative collaboration.
Natalie Johnson is a visual artist with a playful heart. She is fueled by creating with others and honored to be able to collaborate with her talented friends, Heather and Rebekah. Imogene inspires Natalie to follow her truth and own her perfect imperfections.