Future Voyagers

The outdoors should be for everyone, but history hasn't always shown it that way. Chicago Voyagers expands access to the outdoors for the youth and communities we serve. Through this exhibit, we hope to challenge and reimagine what exploration and adventure look like, and who gets to be part of it.

The Future Voyagers Exhibit, partially funded by the Flourish Art Accelerator, helped to support commissioned Chicago-based minority artists in creating stunning portraits of youth from Chicago Voyagers programs, depicted as modern-day explorers. Unlike familiar paintings throughout history, the explorers in our paintings will be as diverse as the communities we serve.  

Through the Future Voyagers Exhibit, we hope to raise awareness of that mission, as well as the broader societal issues around equitable access to safe outdoor spaces.