Theaster Gates

The theater is the first phase in a series of new arts venues planned by U. of C. and Theaster Gates.

The project will mark the end of the Red Line modernization project in 2018.

Artist Theaster Gates said he will install the gazebo on the north side of the arts bank in August.

Gates' "artwork concepts" for the station will be shown on Wednesday.

Gates is planning a business incubator and information kiosk for the neighborhood.

U. of C. announced the project got a $2 million matching grant from the Efroymson Family Fund.

The university is also trying to get a long-term lease on the city's oldest CTA station.

Gates is specially making sake vessels and cups for the new bar opening this winter.

Gates' Rebuild Foundation announced new plans to train people in pottery and woodworking.

Gates said he's not sure yet what he will do with the gazebo and wants to hear from the community first.

Gates said he's gotten the gazebo where Tamir Rice was shot, but isn't sure how to display it yet.

New gardens, a maker space and artist galleries and studios are expected to open in one to two years.

The University of Chicago announced plans to add a new $8 million art center on Garfield Boulevard.

U. of C.'s Place Lab will start work on the school this summer creating murals for the exterior.

Black will hold an evening with jazz and talk about his passions for history, civil rights and music.