Youth & Families
Mentoring, arts, and life skills.
Explore ProgramsCHICAGO YOUTH. BRIGHTER TOMORROWS.
OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH COMMUNITY
Building safer, stronger Chicago communities through mentorship, cultural education, conflict resolution, career development, and the arts.
How Can We Help?
Returning Citizens
Support, training, and fresh starts.
Explore ProgramsCareer Seekers
Job training and career pathways.
Explore ProgramsArtists & Creators
Creative spaces and opportunities.
Explore ProgramsWHAT “ART OF NOYZ” MEANS
ART — Actively Rebuilding Together
N
Numinous
The powerful personal experience of being overwhelmed yet inspired.
O
Ometz Lev (OH-metz layv)
Having courage of the heart—a boldness to challenge and tear down obstacles or walls of oppression that block greatness within our community.
Y
Yugen
A profound sense of the beauty of the universe that triggers a deep emotional response. A deep caring for the community that nurtures a desire to transform words into actions.
Z
Zerizut (Ze-ree-zoot)
Zeal, enthusiasm, and alacrity—having a passion or eagerness to serve our community.
Our Programs
Connect through creativity, practical skills, and community care. Contact us for current program availability.
Mentoring
Guidance for what’s next.
Learn MoreBuilding Trades
Hands-on skills. Real careers.
Learn MoreMartial Arts
Discipline. Confidence. Peace.
Learn MoreSpoken Word & Culture
Expression. Identity. Change.
Learn MoreOur Impact
People. Purpose. Possibility.
Bringing neighbors together through peace, creativity, and opportunity.
●●●PeopleMentorship & connection◆LearningEducation & creative voice
▣CareersSkills & pathways forward
♥CommunityPeace & shared purpose
EVENTS & COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Gather With Us
Art of Noyz has hosted peace walks, basketball classics, and community programming. No upcoming date has been confirmed for this site yet. Contact the team for current opportunities.
See EventsOUR PEOPLE
Meet Rev. Dr. Mark Barclay
Rev. Dr. Mark Barclay brings faith, movement, creativity, and community action together. His vision for peace centers teamwork and collective achievement.
Read Our StorySupport the Movement
Your gift helps create opportunity, build skills, and stronger communities.
How to Participate
1Find a Program
Choose what fits your goals.2Register
Contact us to get started.3Show Up
Build your future with us.
PEOPLE
PURPOSE
POSSIBILITY
Our People
Leaders. Mentors. Neighbors.
Illustrative community portraits
Our Partners
Stronger Together. Partner with us.
▥COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS●●●YOUTH
SUPPORT◆CAREER
PATHWAYS♥COMMUNITY
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