COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPS
YouSPOKE. WeLISTENED.
Community voices spark new ideas, resurrect old ones
Since its origination in 1969, CLC has always worked with
BRUSH STROKES IN WAUKEGAN – ARTS-INTEGRATED
community feedback. The college gathers input through community
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
listening sessions, event feedback, surveys and many other touch
Waukegan is a city with a rich history of the arts, and CLC is building
points. Dedicated to providing cultural experiences the community
its partnership with the community to promote that history and
wants, CLC is building its reputation as a community connector.
deepen connections through free workshops at the Lakeshore Campus. Organized by professional local artist and CLC instructor
“Relationships and outreach the college does makes a difference,”
Katrina Davis-Salazar, these workshops encourage students to
said CLC President Dr. Lori Suddick. “Real growth is being made
make art every day.
with individuals, grassroots organizations and local businesses. Thoughtful connections are being worked on intentionally.” While there are endless opportunities ahead, CLC has made both big and small transformative connections with the community in response to input:
“In the future, cross-community promotion will help further position Waukegan as an arts center and uplift its vibrant artists. This beneficial connection between our college and Waukegan families will provide quality art programming to Lake County and eliminate barriers to youth to establish more working and diverse artists.” – Katrina Davis-Salazar JANUARY 2022
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