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Creative Cultural Social Research

Welcome to

The Practice.

we are a team of artists, researchers, and strategists who work with cultural, civic, educational, and non-profit institutions in the areas of organizational strategy, learning and engagement, research, and evaluation.

Meet the Team

Collaborators and Associates

The Practice retains an extensive network of artists, designers, strategists, researchers, and educators that we may engage for their specialized expertise based on the projects we undertake.

Calling all collaborators! Are you interested in joining the team? Reach out and let us know what unique skills you bring to the table. We look forward to connecting with you.

Jacob Watson (he/him)
Founder and Principal

Chinyere Achebe (she/her)
Project Lead

Lynne Pace Green (she/her)
Project Lead

Dr. Quenna Lené Barrett (she/her)
Project Support

Alyssa Vera Ramos (she/her)
Project Support

Lys Sorresso (they/them)
Advisor (Leff Communciations)

What We Do

We support organizations in strengthening internal capacity, navigating moments of change, and expanding programming to reach new audiences.
We design and facilitate multi-disciplinary engagements for learners of all ages. We have experience in both formal and informal learning environments, including universities and K-12 settings.
We can work with your organization to help you define and expand your impact. We specialize in action research, participatory research, and qualitative and arts-based methods.

Past work.

Chicago Architecture Bienniel

Developed original curriculum

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We Will Chicago

Pillar Hub artist and Research Team Member - Lifelong Learning

Draft Plan
The Chicago Cultural Center Audience & Engagement Project

A 9-month research study and interactive installation that engaged over 500 Chicagoans
Bridges to Brighter Futures

A series of facilitated convenings for foundation grantees, highlighting key issues facing organizations and the sector at large

Learn more

The Practice, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is looking to engage diverse audience perspectives into the exhibit and programming planning at the Chicago Cultural Center (CCC) via the Chicago Cultural Center Audience & Engagement Project.

This initiative will celebrate the existing richness of, and inject new energy into, the historic Chicago Cultural Center, grow Chicago artists & arts organizations use of the space, build programs for diverse audiences, test community engagement strategies and expand the possibilities of the building as a creative hub and artist incubator.

From September 2022-March 2023, The Chicago Cultural Center Audience & Engagement Project will lay the foundation for collective, long-term goal setting, program planning and community engagement.