Locked Achievements Exhibition

Locked Achievements Gallery – Now at the Little Village Library

Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative’s first gallery, Locked Achievements, has found a new home at the Chicago Public Library’s Little Village Branch!

This powerful exhibition uplifts the creative voices of young people currently facing incarceration, showcasing their resilience, artistry, and vision for a future beyond confinement.

Gallery Opening Reception
Saturday, September 13 | 12–4 PM
Celebrate the launch of this three-month residency with refreshments, student performances, and an I Know My Rights workshop.

Little Village Branch – Chicago Public Library
2311 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

The Locked Achievements Gallery will be on display through December 12, 2025. Visit anytime during library hours to experience this moving collection, reflect, and stand in solidarity with youth who continue to create despite the barriers they face.