About

The Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) is an emerging art non-profit organization based in East Pilsen’s Cermak Creative Industry District.

CUAS is a multi-use art and creative center that promotes the works of contemporary artists and creative arts practice.

Through exhibitions, innovative teaching and learning opportunities, and non-traditional venue space, CUAS is by nature cross-platform and establishes its credibility through creative juxtapositions. 

Founders and siblings, Peter Kepha and Lauren M. Pacheco operated 32nd&urban: gallery/space in the Bridgeport community between 2006-2009.  Third generation Mexican Americans born and raised on Chicago’s southwest side Brighton Park community,  Lauren holds a degree in social work and Peter Kepha has a BFA in oil painting. 

BOARD MEMBERS:

Phil Mullins, Adolfo Hernandez, Juan J. Rosales