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Students explore cultural stewardship on Chicago’s South Side

College course with Arts + Public Life links academic study to community-based arts and engagement

Each week, students examined APL’s three pillars—relationships, community engagement and cultural stewardship—through readings, guest talks and workshops with APL staff.

“The class came from the idea of how APL could be a resource for students,” said Prof. Nootan Bharani, who taught the course. “We have years of experience with community engagement and cultural stewardship, and we wanted to share that.”