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Inklude Studio

Inklude Studio

Art is an important outlet for many of the people we support. It’s how they express themselves to our community in a way words never could. At Inklude, our adult artists flourish in an open, collaborative studio environment, where they make decisions regarding exhibitions and sales opportunities. It’s empowering. And as the artists manage studio operations and create original artwork, they develop a sense of purpose and belonging only possible through art.

Inklude Studio is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community based, art and design studio. We provide an open, creative, and collaborative studio environment for adult artists with autism and other developmental disabilities. Artists who participate in our studio program have the opportunity to earn income from the sale of their creative work. Our studio program is artist directed. Artists develop their own projects and make decisions regarding exhibition and sales opportunities. Our goal is to have studio artists included in as much of the studio’s operations as possible – so they may develop practical business skills; as well as, develop their creative skills.

If you would like more information about Inklude Studio, please contact: Nikki Bozzano, Inklude Studio Manager. To shop and purchase art by those we serve and learn more about our artists, click on the link below! Pieces can be purchased and picked up at our Little Friends campus in Warrenville.

The community also has an opportunity to purchase garments and other goods displaying one-of-a-kind original design by Inklude Studios artists. We are proud to parter with Premium Custom Products/ColorBurst to bring awareness and empowerment through art!

Inklude Studio on Display at Fox Valley Mall

boy on sports field

I love my school

“I love my school because I have great teachers and friends.”

person standing near artwork

I like to socialize and laugh

“I like to socialize and laugh with my friends every day.”

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Little Friends staff are remarkable people

“As parents, we feel truly thankful and blessed for the opportunities that Little Friends has provided and offered.  Little Friends staff are remarkable people who are dedicated to what they do and those they serve.”

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Good times with friends and people who care

“For my son, this has not been just a school but the place where he spends good times with friends and people who care about him.”

person reading

How grateful we are

“How grateful we are to all the angels who work with our son at Little Friends. This is his home.”

smiling boy

Krejci means so much to Us

“Krejci means so much to us because it’s been the one place that has truly helped my child excel and grow; the place that he is not judged or made to feel different but accepted. I am so appreciative of the patience, care, and hard work from all the Krejci staff.”

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Positive Impact on our Family

“Respite has had such a positive impact on our family. We love that our kids can socialize with other families that share our similarities. It gives me comfort knowing he is in good hands”