ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen

ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen - A UNIQUE DESTINATION FOR FOOD, CULTURE, AND ART IN GARY, IN

The reimagined space at 411 E 5th Avenue/ArtHouse will provide access to a commercial training kitchen for local residents and emerging businesses, culinary business incubation (CBI) and operation space, a pop up café shaped by CBI participants, community dinners in Gary homes and the café, and gallery/exhibition space. Mama Pearl’s will continue to operate from this location.

As ArtHouse undergoes improvements, there will be receptions and grand launches related to culinary arts, business incubation, public art engagement, and community meals.

FUNDERS
Bloomberg Philanthropies
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Theaster Gates, Jr. - Artistic Director of ArtHouse, Director of Arts and Public Life, Professor in Department of Visual Arts at the University of Chicago;
University of Chicago, Place Lab and Harris School of Public Policy and
City of Gary, Departments of Redevelopment, Commerce, and Economic Development