This summer, I along with a team of artists, scientists, and teachers will leave from Rogers Avenue and the Lake (Indian Boundary Line) and ride our bicycles cross-country. We will follow historic paths that were laid out in Chicago and pass through the American frontier to the Pacific Ocean in Seaside, OR in a project titled, "Crossing The Great Divide". This project involves among other things, an international online web dialog component that seeks to transcend divisive borders. Utilizing explorations in art and history, we have involved Uno-Rogers Park Charter High School. Our interest in art and environmental sustainability brought us in contact with Roman-Susan Non Profit Gallery in Rogers Park. We proposed a wall graphic installation to the gallery in order to mark our point of departure and draw attention to Chicago. Currently, the Roman-Susan Gallery is in need of assistance in securing their extension space on Howard Street. Utilizing empty store front windows and making use of temporary pop-up galleries builds stability and safety in the neighborhood. Art is an essential component for helping Howard Street development and lowering crime. Any assistance you might offer for this valuable neighborhood building activity would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.