The BlkRoom is a Chicago-based organization and co-creation studio that facilitates opportunities for BIPOC artists and creatives across the city.
“The.BlkRoom stands as a beacon for artists and musicians seeking a supportive community. Its commitment to providing a safe space for underrepresented voices resonates deeply with our mission. By joining forces, we're not just sharing a space; we're nurturing a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and empowerment”
“The BlkRoom started in 2021, with Vick initially renting a space at 355 N. Laflin St. on the Near West Side. Operating as a membership-based entity, artists would each pay toward a shared artist studio where they did not need their own equipment and could support each other through a shared creative community, Vick said. Someone looking to start a podcast, brainstorm an album, record a track or host a performance could use the space and the insights of the community as needed.
In 2023, the space moved to its current location in Garfield Park, offering a larger footprint and expanded programs.
The facility is inside a Garfield Park industrial property with other tenants, including the Chicago Tool Library. The nearly 2,000-square-foot maker space suite and attached facilities includes a recording studio, a lounge area that doubles as a podcasting set, community library, art exhibit and soon a garden.”
Garfield Park’s BlkRoom Brings Coworking For Black Creatives To The West Side |Block Club Chicago by Michael Liptrot December 10, 2025
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“The.BlkRoom is a very safe space. It’s a place I can call home, where my creativity can shine and work to be at my fullest potential…The.BlkRoom is ME ”
- EYE (2024)
