Hear We Art™: West Side Celebration of Healing & Creativity

Hear We Art™ is ILA Creative Studio’s interactive and educational art experience fusing visuals and sound for an immersive community gathering. This unique experience allows us to connect with community members in an intimate setting—building awareness around cognitive skill-building while engaging attendees with local teaching artists.

In partnership with Night Out in the Parks and the Chicago Park District, and co-hosted by the North Lawndale Employment Network, this Hear We Art™ session invites residents, educators, and creatives from Chicago’s West Side to experience a powerful evening of reflection and restoration through art, music, and movement.

Facilitated by Chicago-based artist Elaina Lyons and featuring live vocals from Alysha Monique, the session centers emotional expression, creative wellness, and Black cultural traditions in a supportive outdoor space.

We’ll be outdoors—so we encourage you to bring a water bottle, blanket, or anything else you need to feel comfortable and grounded as we create together in community.

By participating, attendees can cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen community connections, and process emotion through creative exploration—all while surrounded by nature, music, and shared purpose.

To learn more about ILA Creative Studio, visit: www.ilacreativestudio.com

Info: Facilitated by Artist Elaina Lyons & Music/Vocals by Alysha Monique (Silent Headphones Provided)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, United States