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Mask Policy
Lillstreet Art Center’s mask requirement was removed on June 13, 2022. Due to improved Covid-19 metrics, Chicago and the State of Illinois lifted mask mandates on February 28, 2022.
Some adult classes will still have mask requirements in place. You will be notified in advance if your class will require masks.
While masks are optional, we ask all of our community members to respect the choice of each individual you encounter in our building. The pandemic has made long-lasting effects on all of us, and it is important to be mindful and supportive of each other. We want to take this time to celebrate how far we have come in battling this pandemic, and how wonderful it is that we can keep learning together in this ever-changing time.
This policy is subject to change based on future metrics and recommendations and restrictions by the City of Chicago and State of Illinois.
Thank you for all of your continued support and interest in our classes, workshops, and gallery. We look forward to creating with you soon!
Enrolled in a class with a mask requirement? Please read:
Some faculty members and specific classes will still have mask requirements in place. You will be notified in advance if your class will require masks.
All participants in classes requiring masks are strongly encouraged to wear masks that provide the highest level of protection against the spread of Covid-19. Below are the types of masks we recommend for use:
N95 and KN95 Masks (Highest Protection)
3-Ply Surgical Masks (Best Alternative)
Important: Mask Layers and a Proper Fit
Single-layer cloth masks are not very effective against the Omicron variant. The CDC recommends masks with multiple layers of non-woven material. Please remember that no matter your choice in mask, proper fit over your nose and mouth matters. If you need to improve the fit of your surgical mask, we recommend double-masking with a cloth mask over worn over the top.
Exceptions
Under certain health-related circumstances, these masks may not work for you. You can find more information about exceptions and alternatives if you scroll to the bottom of this link. Please email us at lillstreet@lillstreet.com so we can be aware of the exception ahead of time.
