WELCOME TO L1
L1 is a creative business accelerator program and retail store housing three POC locally-owned businesses on the Arts Block. Launched in August 2020, L1 is located inside of the historic first “L” station, built in 1892 along Garfield Boulevard in Washington Park, and operated and managed by Arts + Public Life, an initiative of UChicago Arts.
L1 exemplifies Arts + Public Life’s mission to spark culturally stimulated growth on the South Side of Chicago and increase opportunities for communities that have been left out of economic development. Underinvested communities lack access to established systems and face disproportionately greater challenges in launching and sustaining business ventures.
L1 Retail Store
319 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 11AM-7PM
The L1 store is currently closed until March 15, 2024
L1 Retail Store
Grand Opening
Friday, March 15, 2024
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
L1 Retail Store | 319 East Garfield Boulevard
You're invited to the Grand Opening of the L1 Retail Store on March 15th!
Come celebrate with us as we open our doors for the very first sales featuring the creations of talented entrepreneurs: Oluwaseyi Adeleke, owner of prgrssn, llc, Joli Chandler, owner of Soma Gems Jewelry, and Twjuana Simone Robinson, owner of Callie Decor.
Enjoy a delightful Happy Hour starting at 4:00 pm, and join us for an official toast honoring the L1 Fellows at 6:00 pm.
Don't miss out on this exciting event!
“Retail locations can provide more than a place to buy material goods, they can also serve as community hubs, advocacy spaces and create a vibe that reflects the surrounding community.”