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OUR STORY

OUR MISSION

We believe art should be affordable, accessible, sustainable, inspiring and fun for everyone – not just professionals. We strive to help individuals tap into their inner creative spirit, walking away with original art in their hands & less stress on their minds.

Happy Art Lab Co was born in Corona, CA at Heritage Park and Museum. Dre transformed a dusty, empty warehouse space into a magical, colorful community hub. It took 60 days, 340+ man-hours, and many, many, many buckets of paint and p100 masks to restore the once dusty, empty space. She did it with a little help from a few great friends, on a shoestring budget, with second-hand materials, and a whole lot of heart. and grit. 

THE IDEATOR

Dre is a creative at heart with a background in photography, creative direction and production. She is lived her dream once by building this creative community space in Corona, Ca. Now that she's officially back in the midwest, she is hoping to build community through HALCo in Chicago, IL. More to come!

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what's next?

In lieu of a physical location in Chicago, Dre is currently searching for collaborative partners, artists, and beyond to help provide her new community with access to art and creative play workshops...

eventually, we hope to have a community darkroom and classroom space right here in chicago! stay tuned.
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