| What is the mission of Little Black Pearl? | Top |
| - The mission of Little Black Pearl (LBP) is to create opportunities for youth and adults to deepen their creative involvement through the arts, cultivate their entrepreneurial skills and use the arts as a means for economic empowerment and community transformation. | |
| Where is Little Black Pearl located? | Top |
| - The LBP Art and Design Center is located at 1060 E. 47th Street, on the corner of 47th and Greenwood in Chicago’s Kenwood/Oakland area. | |
| Tell me more about the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center | Top |
| - The LBP Art and Design Center is a state of the art, 40,000 square foot facility that includes a two-story glass atrium with courtyard space, a computer lab, workshops and art studios, a restaurant, retail space, and an art gallery. The Center has facilities for ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, mosaics, painting, glassblowing and much more. The grand opening of the LBP Art and Design Center was held September, 2004. | |
| What types of programs are available at LPB? | Top |
| - LBP offers an array of programs for youth and adults that includes: ceramics, computer graphics, glass blowing, metal working, mosaics, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, wood working, among others. | |
| What age groups does Little Black Pearl serve? | Top |
| - Little Black Pearl programs are designed to serve a wide range of ages. Some classes, however, do have age requirements for youth. A full listing of our programs and class age requirements will be forthcoming on this website within the next month. | |
| What is the fee structure for LBP programs? | Top |
| - Fees vary according to the type of class. Please visit the class section for specific classes or call for more information. | |
| What type of payment does LBP accept? | Top |
| - Little Black Pearl only accepts Visa, MasterCard, Checks and Cash. | |
| Does LBP offer scholarships for some of its programs? | Top |
| - LBP does set aside a limited number of scholarships for its after-school program and selected classes. These scholarships are based on financial need. | |
| Does LBP offer an after school program? | Top |
| - LBP’s award-winning program Arts=Smarts is designed for students age 12–19. Arts=Smarts provides youth with an exhilarating and creative learning environment to explore the connection between art and business. The program is designed to maximize students’ exposure, artistic development and critical thinking in relation to art and design. | |
| Does LBP offer summer programming? | Top |
| - Yes, LBP does offer a summer program for youth ages 8-19 beginning on June 26th and commencing on August 11th. | |
| What are LBP hours of operations? | Top |
| - Monday thru Friday 10AM to 6PM Due to the nature of our programming, walk-ins are not allowed. Please call 773.285.1211 to schedule an appointment. |
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| What is the on-line auction? | Top |
| - Periodically, LBP will conduct an on-line auction showcasing unique items created by artists and students. Bidding will take place over a specific period of time. | |
| What is the online-store? | Top |
| - LBP's online store houses products along with art created by our students and artists. | |
| Does Little Black Pearl have a retail store on site? | Top |
| - Yes, the Hidden Pearl retail store is located in the Arts and Design Center. The store has a variety of items produced by artists and students. Hidden Pearl is open during normal business hours which include: Monday – Friday, 7.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Does LBP rent space at its facility for special events? | Top |
| - Yes, please refer to the rental section of our website. | |
| Can I purchase a membership from Little Black Pearl? | Top |
| - Yes, memberships are strongly encouraged. Through your membership, you and your family will enjoy special workshops and benefits exclusively for members. Please go to our membership link for further information. | |
| How can I contact LBP? | Top |
| - Please contact us via e-mail, at info@blackpearl.org or telephone us directly at 773-285-1211. The fax number is 773-285-1633. | |