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Each TSG Quote Tee is inspired by the meaning of the simple good of our students. Each year we select 5 students' messages of 'the simple good' to put on our quote tees for a limited series release. The tees represent the various communities we serve and are selected through a public vote in order to amplify the voices of our youth & support their TSG Youth Art Programs. 

This "Equality" Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Deshawn F.  from Roseland. Check out his meaning of #thesimplegood below!

My ‘simple good’ is equality because I believe that people should be treated fair and have equal opportunities no matter their race, age, or even sexual preference. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by the fact that treating others inappropriately/or discriminating against them based on their beliefs. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by changing others ideals that have been drilled into them by others. I say drilled because one doesn't just decide to discriminate against another. Something has to lead up to that moment or someone has influenced them into that mindset. Your beliefs shouldn't override what they like to do and what makes them happy in life. A simple good question I would ask others is: What thing in the world do you believe should be changed/fixed?

- Deshawn F., 10TH GRADE, Roseland, Chicago

Introducing our limited edition TSG 10 Year Themed Long Sleeves! Our super soft long sleeve tee was created to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and to recognize the simple good that exists all around our city! Grab this limited edition long sleeve today!

Limited edition TSG X Chicago Bulls X Langston Allston short-sleeve unisex t-shirt for our 6th Annual 'The Hunt for Good' Fundraiser! 

Artwork done by Chicago x New Orleans Based Artist & TSG Friend, Langston Allston. Inspired by his beautiful mural on the Chicago Bulls' United Center! All proceeds go towards TSG Social Emotional Learning based Youth Art Residency Programs to empower and and embolden the possibility of our youth to generate the future leaders that will change our world. 

All Orders placed are PRE-SALE Orders Only. T-shirts will be shipped 2-3 weeks from point of purchase. Only 50 t-shirts available.

Unisex Lightweight T-Shirt | Anvil 980

100% ring-spun, pre-shrunk cotton

'73rd and Blackstone'
wood, Acrylic on Canvas // 36" x 48"

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Jeffery Beckham Jr. is a Chicago-based artist, creative visionary, and nonprofit CEO whose work examines faith, legacy, and the courage to believe beyond present circumstances. Through vibrant compositions and symbolic storytelling, his art reflects themes of leadership, hope, and personal transformation. Beckham’s paintings serve as visual narratives that inspire reflection and possibility.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

Before Doubt had a name. Before feat became instruction. Before the world taught us who we were supposed to be. This piece is about belief in its earliest form. The kind that lives in motion, in laughter, in runnning forward without asking permission. A belief rooted in freedom, imagination and togetherness. 

'Before the World Taught Us Otherwise'
wood, Acrylic on Canvas // 18" x 24"

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Jeffery Beckham Jr. is a Chicago-based artist, creative visionary, and nonprofit CEO whose work examines faith, legacy, and the courage to believe beyond present circumstances. Through vibrant compositions and symbolic storytelling, his art reflects themes of leadership, hope, and personal transformation. Beckham’s paintings serve as visual narratives that inspire reflection and possibility.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

A strategically placed accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. What's more, the soft, machine-washable case with the shape-retaining insert is a joy to have long afternoon naps on. This throw pillow echoes our TSG Ambassador, Akeylah's, 'simple good' artist statement that she shared during her TSG Student Final Art Showcase. Read her statement below: 

"My simple good is making the world better because there is too much fighting and hurt in the world, especially right now. My simple good came from connections to seeing others try to make life better. I depicted my simple good in my work by trying to portray the idea that art can create various emotions in different people. I plan on using my simple good in my community by showing people how art can change their mindset. This is important because art can really help people."

-Akeylah A., 8th Grade, Bronzeville, Chicago

Additional Product Information: 

• All throw pillows are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective.
• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (handwash only)

A strategically placed accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. What's more, the soft, machine-washable case with the shape-retaining insert is a joy to have long afternoon naps on. This throw pillow echoes our TSG Ambassador, Jackelyn's, 'simple good' artist statement that she shared during her TSG Student Final Art Showcase. Read her statement below: 

"My simple good is to be caring and courageous. I feel this way because when someone actually cares for me it gets me really happy and it also gives me courage to do the right thing. I feel like this is very important because we all know that we have to care for each other and it’s really nice to do something good for others and see them smile. It is also harder for the other people because if there close to the person that is suffering it is hard for them to see that person cry or be sad. I think my work will impact the Little Village community because it will make people reflect and communicate with others. I think the Rwanda students will gain courage and also many happinesses from my artwork."

Jackelyn A., 7th Grade, Little Village, Chicago

Additional Product Information: 

• All throw pillows are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective.
• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (handwash only)

'Children of Apartheid'
Photography // 16" x 24"

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I am a photographer, filmmaker, and story-keeper rooted in Chicago. My work explores belonging, and how beauty and pain live in the same frame. I’m drawn to real light, real color, real life. I photograph as an act of witness and preservation, honoring the dignity of people in the places they call home.

The images I made in Palestine grow out of that same commitment.

I wasn’t chasing spectacle. I was paying attention to artists still creating, parents still raising their children, churches and mosques still gathering, all in the midst of colonial occupation. Murals against concrete walls. Kids playing within sight of checkpoints. Community refusing erasure. This work about the persistence of continuing to tell your story no matter what.  

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

'Corner Store in Jericho'
Photography // 16" x 24"

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I am a photographer, filmmaker, and story-keeper rooted in Chicago. My work explores belonging, and how beauty and pain live in the same frame. I’m drawn to real light, real color, real life. I photograph as an act of witness and preservation, honoring the dignity of people in the places they call home.

The images I made in Palestine grow out of that same commitment.

I wasn’t chasing spectacle. I was paying attention to artists still creating, parents still raising their children, churches and mosques still gathering, all in the midst of colonial occupation. Murals against concrete walls. Kids playing within sight of checkpoints. Community refusing erasure. This work about the persistence of continuing to tell your story no matter what.  

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

“My simple goods are sunsets, winter and Harold's fried chicken. I love chicken because it is so good and delicious. I love Chicago because even though it is violent it has many other beautiful qualities.” - Ajia, Auburn Gresham, Chicago.

All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective. 

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women.

• All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective. 
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side-seamed

Size guide

A strategically placed accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. What's more, the soft, machine-washable case with the shape-retaining insert is a joy to have long afternoon naps on. This throw pillow echoes our TSG Ambassador, Ajia's, 'simple good' artist statement that she shared during her TSG Student Final Art Showcase. Read her statement below: 

“My simple goods are sunsets, winter and Harold's fried chicken. I love chicken because it is so good and delicious. I love Chicago because even though it is violent it has many other beautiful qualities.”

- Ajia, Auburn Gresham, Chicago

Additional Product Information: 

• All throw pillows are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective. 
• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (handwash only)

My work is rooted in storytelling  visual narratives that celebrate culture, identity, and the power of representation. Through bold color palettes, expressive portraiture, and symbolic composition, I explore themes of empowerment, resilience, music, spirituality, and transformation.

I am drawn to the human figure as a vessel of emotion and history. Each piece seeks to capture not just likeness, but presence,  the energy, dignity, and layered experiences of my subjects. My work often centers Black identity and culture, creating imagery that affirms, uplifts, and reimagines how stories are seen and told.

Blending contemporary figurative painting with elements of pop culture and imaginative symbolism, I aim to bridge fine art and accessibility. Whether on canvas, murals, or wearable pieces like hand-painted sneakers and jackets, my art exists beyond traditional boundaries; it is meant to be lived with, experienced, and felt.

At its core, my work is about visibility and connection. I create to inspire confidence, spark conversation, and honor the beauty and complexity of the stories that shape us.

'Generational Wealth'
wood, Giclee Print Limited Edition Print on Canvas // 30" x 40"

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Jason Hayth is a multi-disciplinary visual artist based out of Chicago whose work reflects identity, culture, and the unseen stories of underrepresented communities. Hayth’s work consists of both traditional acrylic on canvas, sneaker art, woodworking, and digital paintings in Photoshop. A bi-racial Black and White artist, Jason’s journey has never fit neatly into any box—something he once saw as a curse but now embraces as a unique perspective that fuels his creativity.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

Facing a world that profits from their disposal can be overwhelming for Black boys. And even still, young Black men offer their energy and power to make the world a better place. 

“Even when it feels like heavyweight, it’s ALL light weight baby!” - Ronnie Coleman 

'lightweight!'
wood, oil paint, LED light // 14.25" x 24"

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This series is inspired by and reflects the memories of our ancestors. By using patterns and colors as cultural identifiers, I build many layers of paint and design that strengthen the visual rhythm of each piece. This process mirrors how we utilize personal and collective memories to build a more hopeful tomorrow.

'Memories Only Grow'
Latex, ceramic tile on wood panel // 20" dia.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

'My Father's Father's Land'
Photography // 16" x 24"

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I am a photographer, filmmaker, and story-keeper rooted in Chicago. My work explores belonging, and how beauty and pain live in the same frame. I’m drawn to real light, real color, real life. I photograph as an act of witness and preservation, honoring the dignity of people in the places they call home.

The images I made in Palestine grow out of that same commitment.

I wasn’t chasing spectacle. I was paying attention to artists still creating, parents still raising their children, churches and mosques still gathering, all in the midst of colonial occupation. Murals against concrete walls. Kids playing within sight of checkpoints. Community refusing erasure. This work about the persistence of continuing to tell your story no matter what.  

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

This series is inspired by and reflects the memories of our ancestors. By using patterns and colors as cultural identifiers, I build many layers of paint and design that strengthen the visual rhythm of each piece. This process mirrors how we utilize personal and collective memories to build a more hopeful tomorrow.

'Roots Create Blossoms'
Latex, ceramic tile on wood panel // 20" dia.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

Self Care explores hope through quiet preservation. The woman stands still, turned away, surrounded by open space that allows room for self care & reflection. In a world that constantly demands more from us, choosing to pause and care for oneself becomes a pure act of strength, love and resilience. The work suggests that hope is not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it is inherited through small, intentional acts that allow us to continue forward with clarity and balance.

'Self Care'
wood, Acrylic and resin // 16" x 20"

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I am Reggie McFly, a Chicago based mixed media artist working in paint, clay, yarn, fabric, and tactile materials. My work moves in an imperfectly perfect rhythm, a dance between creativity and evolution. Each element travels across the surface like a dancer guided by instinct and trust, where texture becomes perspective carrying memory, emotion, and layered stories.

As a visually impaired artist, losing my eyesight reshaped how I create. It taught me to trust instinct, emotion, and energy, transforming what could have been an ending into a new beginning. My process embraces experimentation, allowing each piece to unfold naturally through curiosity and faith.

My works emerge like improvised performances. They are textured, vibrant, and layered, built through trial, error, and the lessons found in both. The art is meant to be felt as much as it is seen.

Through this work, I invite others to embrace the beauty within imperfection, move to their own rhythm, and discover meaning within the ever changing performance of life.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

"My simple good work is about superheroes because we need a leader in Chicago. We need leaders in Chicago because there's too much violence. We need more peace. I communicate my simple good by painting peace and love to show everyone I care about everyone. I plan on using my simple good to change the world by being nicer and kinder because you can make other people feel good inside. This is important to me because we need heroes in Chicago to fight for peace. Make peace everyday in every way!"

Davi D., 5th Grade, Auburn Gresham, Chicago

A strategically placed accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. What's more, the soft, machine-washable case with the shape-retaining insert is a joy to have long afternoon naps on.

• All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective. 
• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (handwash only)

What's better than gearing up for the winter than a fresh beanie that supports spreading positivity to youth?!

A comfortable, warm knit beanie.

• 60% cotton/40% acrylic

A strategically placed accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. What's more, the soft, machine-washable case with the shape-retaining insert is a joy to have long afternoon naps on. This throw pillow echoes our TSG Ambassador, Ivan's, 'simple good' artist statement that she shared during her TSG Student Final Art Showcase. Read her statement below:

"My simple good that we are better together. This means that we as people can work together and accomplish more things together. My artwork expresses a social issue by showing people around the planet earth holding hands. We all should care about each other so that we could get more things done. My artwork can impact the Little Village community by showing people helping each other. We need to help clean up our community and get rid of all the gun violence. The Rwanda students will see that we are from the same planet so we are equal are we can take care of the planet together. Even through we are far away and of a different race we are we should care about one another and our world."

Ivan C., 7th Grade, Little Village, Chicago

Additional Product Information: 

• All throw pillows are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective. 
• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (handwash only)

Weight in the Water reflects the struggle of staying afloat beneath the pressures and expectations that society places on us. The man reaching upward represents the instinct to keep rising, even when the weight of the world threatens to pull us back under. Just when it feels like we are about to break through, the current can shift again. In the distance, the lifeboat represents help, salvation, and freedom, reminding us that what we need may be closer than we think, even when we cannot yet see it clearly. In that tension between sinking and rising, hope is carried forward through resilience and the decision to keep living with purpose.

'Weight in The Water'
wood, Acrylic and resin // 64" x 78"

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I am Reggie McFly, a Chicago based mixed media artist working in paint, clay, yarn, fabric, and tactile materials. My work moves in an imperfectly perfect rhythm, a dance between creativity and evolution. Each element travels across the surface like a dancer guided by instinct and trust, where texture becomes perspective carrying memory, emotion, and layered stories.

As a visually impaired artist, losing my eyesight reshaped how I create. It taught me to trust instinct, emotion, and energy, transforming what could have been an ending into a new beginning. My process embraces experimentation, allowing each piece to unfold naturally through curiosity and faith.

My works emerge like improvised performances. They are textured, vibrant, and layered, built through trial, error, and the lessons found in both. The art is meant to be felt as much as it is seen.

Through this work, I invite others to embrace the beauty within imperfection, move to their own rhythm, and discover meaning within the ever changing performance of life.

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

'Witnesses of Silwan'
Photography // 16" x 24"

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I am a photographer, filmmaker, and story-keeper rooted in Chicago. My work explores belonging, and how beauty and pain live in the same frame. I’m drawn to real light, real color, real life. I photograph as an act of witness and preservation, honoring the dignity of people in the places they call home.

The images I made in Palestine grow out of that same commitment.

I wasn’t chasing spectacle. I was paying attention to artists still creating, parents still raising their children, churches and mosques still gathering, all in the midst of colonial occupation. Murals against concrete walls. Kids playing within sight of checkpoints. Community refusing erasure. This work about the persistence of continuing to tell your story no matter what.  

Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.

Pre-order your "Capture The Moment" Tee inspired by TSG Ambassador, Aiden R.W., Age 13, South Loop, Chicago

Each TSG Quote Tee is inspired by the meaning of the simple good of our students. Each year we select students' messages of 'the simple good' to put on our quote tees for a limited series release. The tees represent the various communities we serve and are selected through a public vote in order to amplify the voices of our youth & support their TSG Youth Art Programs. 

Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!

All Orders placed are PRE-SALE Orders Only. T-shirts will be shipped by the last week of September. 

Student Simple Good Statement: 

My ‘simple good’ is capturing the moment because I like to capture moments
during the day. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by how much I like to capture the
moment in things. I depicted my ‘simple good’ in my photo by Taking a photo of a
good setting on the rooftop. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to
improve my community and change the world by using my ability to capture the
moment during taking photos. This is important to me because I like to capture
the moment while I'm taking photos.

- Aiden R.W., Age 13, South Loop, Chicago

Carry #thesimplegood with you when you wear this recycled cotton tote! It serves as a positive reminder that you can always find the good around you!