





Established in 2024, the South Side Sanctuary is a transformative community gathering space in the heart of Bronzeville, Chicago


Through diverse programming, the Sanctuary acts as a holistic nexus for wellness, expression, entrepreneurship, and recreation
Through diverse programming, the Sanctuary acts as a holistic nexus for wellness, expression, entrepreneurship, and recreation

Designed to uplift and inspire people from all walks of life, the Sanctuary is now open to the public at 4702 S King Drive
Designed to uplift and inspire people from all walks of life, the Sanctuary is now open to the public at 4702 S King Drive


Visit us on your lunch break, attend a workshop, or book our space for a private event! We can't wait to meet you
Visit us on your lunch break, attend a workshop, or book our space for a private event! We can't wait to meet you




Mission
Mission
The South Side Sanctuary empowers Bronzeville by promoting creativity, wellness, and economic opportunity. We bridge gaps in mental and physical well-being, offer youth outlets, and encourage entrepreneurship. Our goal is to co-create a vibrant, resilient community where people can heal, connect, and work together toward progress and unity.
The South Side Sanctuary empowers Bronzeville by promoting creativity, wellness, and economic opportunity. We bridge gaps in mental and physical well-being, offer youth outlets, and encourage entrepreneurship. Our goal is to co-create a vibrant, resilient community where people can heal, connect, and work together toward progress and unity.
Pillars of Programming
Pillars of Programming
The Sanctuary centers four key pillars, together creating a dynamic space that features a vibrant array of activities.
The Sanctuary centers four key pillars, together creating a dynamic space that features a vibrant array of activities.

Arts & Culture
Bronzeville’s rich cultural heritage comes alive at the Sanctuary, where local artists share their stories through multi-disciplinary art and design. We create opportunities for creative expression, connecting generations and telling the stories that define our community. The Sanctuary’s commitment to the arts began with the curation of an art fence, supporting local talent through a paid initiative funded by DCASE.

Arts & Culture
Bronzeville’s rich cultural heritage comes alive at the Sanctuary, where local artists share their stories through multi-disciplinary art and design. We create opportunities for creative expression, connecting generations and telling the stories that define our community. The Sanctuary’s commitment to the arts began with the curation of an art fence, supporting local talent through a paid initiative funded by DCASE.

Arts & Culture
Bronzeville’s rich cultural heritage comes alive at the Sanctuary, where local artists share their stories through multi-disciplinary art and design. We create opportunities for creative expression, connecting generations and telling the stories that define our community. The Sanctuary’s commitment to the arts began with the curation of an art fence, supporting local talent through a paid initiative funded by DCASE.

Health & Wellness
Holistic wellness is at the heart of the Sanctuary, addressing the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of our community. With a focus on overcoming the challenges of stress, isolation, and burnout, we offer accessible resources to support mental health. In response to community feedback, we prioritize well-being through consistent access to wellness initiatives and events that foster connection and healing.

Health & Wellness
Holistic wellness is at the heart of the Sanctuary, addressing the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of our community. With a focus on overcoming the challenges of stress, isolation, and burnout, we offer accessible resources to support mental health. In response to community feedback, we prioritize well-being through consistent access to wellness initiatives and events that foster connection and healing.

Health & Wellness
Holistic wellness is at the heart of the Sanctuary, addressing the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of our community. With a focus on overcoming the challenges of stress, isolation, and burnout, we offer accessible resources to support mental health. In response to community feedback, we prioritize well-being through consistent access to wellness initiatives and events that foster connection and healing.

Sports & Recreation
The Sanctuary is committed to promoting physical well-being and fostering social connections through skateboarding and all-wheel activities. Our programs focus on creating fun, positive peer relationships, and developing social-emotional skills—key components for youth development. Sports serve as an immersive, engaging structure for young people, providing an outlet for health, leadership, and positive group dynamics, especially for those in need of additional support.

Sports & Recreation
The Sanctuary is committed to promoting physical well-being and fostering social connections through skateboarding and all-wheel activities. Our programs focus on creating fun, positive peer relationships, and developing social-emotional skills—key components for youth development. Sports serve as an immersive, engaging structure for young people, providing an outlet for health, leadership, and positive group dynamics, especially for those in need of additional support.

Sports & Recreation
The Sanctuary is committed to promoting physical well-being and fostering social connections through skateboarding and all-wheel activities. Our programs focus on creating fun, positive peer relationships, and developing social-emotional skills—key components for youth development. Sports serve as an immersive, engaging structure for young people, providing an outlet for health, leadership, and positive group dynamics, especially for those in need of additional support.

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a driving force behind the Sanctuary’s mission to empower the South Side. Through our Curatorial Fund, we support local entrepreneurs and youth with capital and mentorship, helping them create sustainable businesses. The Sanctuary’s commitment to economic empowerment comes from the belief that business and financial independence are essential to building power and self-sufficiency in the community.

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a driving force behind the Sanctuary’s mission to empower the South Side. Through our Curatorial Fund, we support local entrepreneurs and youth with capital and mentorship, helping them create sustainable businesses. The Sanctuary’s commitment to economic empowerment comes from the belief that business and financial independence are essential to building power and self-sufficiency in the community.

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a driving force behind the Sanctuary’s mission to empower the South Side. Through our Curatorial Fund, we support local entrepreneurs and youth with capital and mentorship, helping them create sustainable businesses. The Sanctuary’s commitment to economic empowerment comes from the belief that business and financial independence are essential to building power and self-sufficiency in the community.
History
Our Team

Cecilia Cuff
Founder & Developer
Founder, The Nascent Group
President, IAYV

Jasmine Michaels
Co-Founder
Founder & CEO, OASES

Ann Lui
Architect
Principal at Future Firm

James Webb Jr.
General Contractor
Owner, Nation Movement
Builders

Makafui Kofi Searcy
Curator, Arts & Culture
Founder, Fourtunehouse
Creative Company

Marquan Jones
Strategist, Arts & Culture
President, Chicago Fashion
Coalition

Isaiah Frandsen
Strategist, Integrative Wellness
Founder, Anu Breath

Alicia Nesbary Moore
Landscape & Sustainability Architect
CEO, Herban Produce

Joel Meinholz
Strategist, Sports & Rec / Partnerships
Professional Skateboarder

Tynneal Grant
Project Manager, Constrution
Interior Designer, OTBS Design

Chris Curse
Event Sales Director
Partners & Supporters
Partners & Supporters
The South Side Sanctuary project would not be possible without the support of these entities.


















































4702 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60615
PO Box 838
Chicago, IL 60615

Support the Sanctuary
Your support helps us make the development of future sanctuaries possible. Thank you.
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Public Art Made Possible by
Department of Cultural Affairs
1 of 11 POP (public outdoor plazas)
Awarded to & Launched by IAYV 501 (c)(3)
Support the Sanctuary
Your support helps us make the development of future sanctuaries possible. Thank you.
Receive periodic email newsletters:




Public Art Made Possible by
Department of Cultural Affairs
1 of 11 POP (public outdoor plazas)
Awarded to & Launched by IAYV 501 (c)(3)

4702 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60615
PO Box 838
Chicago, IL 60615

Support the Sanctuary
Your support helps us make the development of future sanctuaries possible. Thank you.
Receive periodic email newsletters:




Public Art Made Possible by
Department of Cultural Affairs
1 of 11 POP (public outdoor plazas)
Awarded to & Launched by IAYV 501 (c)(3)