Introducing our "Create & Inspire" package. This package features our newest Create & Inspire Quote Tee and a TSG Art Activity book so you can feel inspired and create all winter long! This package is only available for a limited time.
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 “Inner Peace" Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Kimberlyn B. from Kilbourn Park. Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!
My simple good is inner peace. It is very important to take time to care for ourselves and nature can play a big role in our life to get peace. My 'simple good' was inspired by a rainy and gloomy day. I showed my simple good to show the refreshment a picture of nature can give you just by looking at it. This is important to me because when I am overwhelmed or stressed out I go out for a walk. I sometimes try to appreciate those quiet moments especially when my house tends to be very loud most of the time. I plan on using my meaning of the simple good to improve our community by reminding everyone that taking a break is not being lazy, it's self love. A simple good question I would ask others is: Where do you find your inner peace?
- Kimberlyn B., 11TH GRADE, Kilbourn Park, Chicago
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 "Create & Inspire" Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Yoselin A. from Brighton Park. Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!
My ‘simple good’ is creating and inspiring others because I like doing art. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by my friends and family and others that inspired me. I showed my ‘simple good’ in my artwork by showing art in a canvas is being creative and telling others to be inspired by others. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by saying art is not just to inspire others to make something in the world that is changing the world. This is important to me because I love art and I want to be an artist when I grow up. A simple good question I would ask others is: What will you do to inspire others?
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 "Paz en La Villita" Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Brisa A. from Little Village. Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!
My ‘simple good’ is Paz en La Villita because we need peace in La Villita because there is a lot of danger. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by the shootings in La Villita which can cause a lot of disaster with the families who just lost a member. I showed my simple good in my artwork by describing how people want peace instead of violence. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by having more peace in La Villita and stopping violence. This is important to me because gun violence is a daily tragedy affecting the lives of individuals around the world. More than 500 people die every day because of violence committed with firearms. A simple good question I would ask others is: Is there a cure for violence?
TSG x Sentrock Limited Edition Short-Sleeve Unisex T-shirt
Regular price
$55.00
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7 in stock
Limited Edition TSG x Sentrock x The Chicago Bulls collab t-shirt was created to for our 7th Annual 'The Hunt20for Good' Fundraiser to supportTSG Youth Art Programs.
Artwork by Chicago-based Artist, Sentrock. Sentrock describes his masks as analogous to humanity: a person who is able to find or escape to their freedom by placing them in a different reality. His work presents undertones of hope, freedom and expression. All proceeds go towards TSG Social Emotional Learning based Youth Art Residency Programs to empower and embolden the possibility of our youth to become positive activists to change our world.
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?
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!
'Fried Chicken in Auburn Gresham' Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Regular price
$30.00
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36 in stock
“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 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.
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)
We're so excited to announce our limited edition @thesimplegood x @vietfive T-shirt Drop! Designed by Tuan Huynh - Founder of @ChicagoPeace and Owner of @VietFive - this T-shirt is inspired by Logan M., a Hyde Park student from The Simple Good’s Youth Art Program.
TSG x Priya Shah: The Simple Good of Chicago Hoodie
Regular price
$65.00
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3 in stock
Priya Shah is an artist, world traveler, model, speaker and the Founder & Executive Director of The Simple Good. Her Artwork is inspired by poetry, acts of humanity and her family's heritage in East Africa & India to bridge understanding and dialogue on the inherent universal connection we all share as humans.
The Simple Good means just that – noticing the simple, good things that surround each of us, everyday and motivate us to be the best versions of ourselves. Show your support for The Simple Good and quietly encourage everyone you see to find the simple good in their lives by wearing this tee. Positivity is contagious – make it go viral!
Rep The Simple Good from across the world through this beautiful tote representing global unity under goodness. The bag has translations of 'the simple good' in Spanish, French, Croatian, Gujarati, Hindi, Swahili, Arabic, Acholi, Portuguese, Kinyarawandan, Japanese and English which are all different parts of the world that have been touched by TSG! Bring this bag everywhere you go and see how you'll quickly connect to the world :)
Grab a TSG Bracelet and help spread positive vibes by passing one onto someone who has shown you an act of 'the simple good' in your life.
Each bracelet is made of lava stone beads (provides energies of strength & courage) and sandal wood beads (protects from negative energies) and has a beautifully engraved silver pendant. Each bracelet sold helps support TSG Youth Art Programming focused on mindfulness and social emotional learning.
"TSG x Langston Allston x Chicago Bulls" Limited Edition Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Regular price
$55.00
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2 in stock
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.
'There is Beauty in the Struggle' Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Regular price
$30.00
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9 in stock
"My simple good is ‘there’s beauty in the struggle” because I want people to embrace the challenges they face. My simple good came from connections to people in Chicago who I see dealing with difficulties in their work and personal lives. I made a collage of people and quotes that relate to the beauty in the struggle. I plan on improving my community by helping people realize the good in seemingly bad neighborhoods and situations. This is important to me because many people fear obstacles, but if you find the beauty in them, you’ll see them as opportunities for growth."
"My ‘simple good’ is BLM. I choose this simple good because this is happening a lot to repeating BLM and is not right because we need to respect people who are different colors. My ‘simple good’ was inspired to respect people with dark skin. I depicted my ‘simple good’ in my artwork by going like some people saying BLM. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by showing people the BLM. This is important to me because I feel bad that people are not respecting Black people. THANK YOU! A simple good question I would ask others is: Why do they have to be rude to Black people?"
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 "Self Love" Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Destiny F. from Austin Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!
"My ‘simple good’ is beauty is not what society thinks of you, but what you think of yourself because the true beauty in a person is their self-confidence. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by beauty standards. I depicted my ‘simple good’ in my comic by drawing two best friends, both different yet beautiful. The only difference though is that one of them is not confident in themselves. For her to truly feel pretty, her friend will tell her about self-confidence and to stop comparing herself to others. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by promoting self-love and confidence towards individuals who need to know who they are. This is important to me because society had blinded most of us into thinking we do not fit, that because we’re not the clone of the next person we are alienated. But to change that everyone needs self-confidence in themselves to feel beautiful by the next person."
- DESTINY F., 9TH GRADE, AUSTIN, CHICAGO
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.
Unisex Lightweight T-Shirt | Anvil 980
100% ring-spun, pre-shrunk cotton
• All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective.
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 TSG Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Aiden S. from Little Village. Check out his meaning of #thesimplegood below!
"My ‘simple good’ is saving the earth because I know that many people don't throw away trash properly, and it ends up in the oceans. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by looking outside, and seeing lots of plastic bags flying around, or seeing bottled waters out on the sidewalk. I depicted my ‘simple good’ in my art by drawing my message using pencil and colored pencils. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by showing people that we aren't properly throwing away our trash, and there isn't an “Earth B” for us. This is important to me because I want everyone to take care of our planet, not just your community. Again, we don’t have an Earth B. Thank you!"
- AIDEN S., 6th Grade, LITTLE VILLAGE, CHICAGO
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.
Unisex Lightweight T-Shirt | Anvil 980
100% ring-spun, pre-shrunk cotton
• All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective.
Olusola "Shala." Akintunde is an Nigerian American contemporary artist, producer and pioneer in the medium of Solar Art; a discipline that seamlessly merges art and solar technology. He is primarily lauded for the creation of the poignant portrait series, Shala’s Seven Spoon and his groundbreaking solar murals and sculptures; particularly Shala’s Bronzeville Solar Pyramid.
www.byshala.com
“My simple good is embracing my melanin because it’s really hard be a darkskinned woman in society nowadays. My simple good was inspired by seeing women on social media trying to change themselves. I depicted my simple good in my artwork by drawing beautiful black queens who know that their melanin is popping no matter what shape or size they are. I plan on using my meaning of the simple good to improve my community and change the world by bringing women together.So many women bring each other down on social media. We need to start empowering and appreciating each other.”
—Nia L., 12th Grade,East Side
4.2-ounce, 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon
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 TSG Tee is inspired by TSG Youth Ambassador, Joeal A., from Pilsen, Check out her meaning of #thesimplegood below!
"My ‘simple good’ is growth because I want to continue growing in different areas, but in a proper way. I don’t want to rush the process because in doing so I won’t end up with the results I’m seeking. My ‘simple good’ was inspired by the quote "He Who Would Climb a Ladder Must Begin at the Bottom." My ‘simple good’ is shown in my photo because when building a skyscraper you always start from the bottom to end with positive results. However, starting from the top is unrealistic and will have horrible results. Just like in real life, when you start something you have to take all the necessary steps to accomplish it. You can’t just start from the top while skipping all the proper steps to reach there. This also showcases my journey in growing without rushing things. I plan on using my meaning of the ‘simple good’ to improve my community and change the world by using my growth as a person to inspire my community to do better as a whole, and to show them it’s not impossible to achieve our goals. This is important to me because growing has always been a part of my life, and I hope to continue to grow as a person to help myself and those around me."
- JOEAL A., 11TH GRADE, HYDE PARK
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.
Unisex Lightweight T-Shirt | Anvil 980
100% ring-spun, pre-shrunk cotton
• All items are considered Final Sale unless the product is defective.
Limited Edition 16" x 20" Screen Print by renowned Chicago Artist, Sam Kirk
We are excited to share a project with you all that has been in the works for some time now! Introducing 'Dreaming' - a fine art Limited Edition screen print made in collaboration with local artist Sam Kirk for our 8th Annual City of Big Dreams Fundraiser! With only 50 prints made, this is a limited edition drop made specifically to support our mission in empowering our youth to become change makers and mindful leaders in the future.
"This piece is inspired by the role that dreaming plays in our journey of life. It begins within us. As youngsters we begin to imagine who we could be and how we will impact the world. Our dreams often begin with our roles in our own communities and can take us to a world beyond." - Sam Kirk
Only 15 Signed Prints Available
*Customers will be notified when the prints are ready for pick-up and/or delivery*
TSG Social Emotional Learning Based Art Activity Book
Regular price
$20.00
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160 in stock
With the drastic inequities in mental health and education access in Chicago,there is a pressing demand for our SEL Art Activity Bookand we have receivedover 3000 requestsfrom our partner schools across the city.Your book purchase sponsors one book for a TSG student in need. Full of reflective activities, meditations, and beautiful coloring pages, this book is suited to kids (and adults!) of all ages, andwe encourage you to pick up additional copies for you and your loved ones.
To increase your impact and get even more books into the hands of the students who need them most, please consider donating here.
More Information on the TSG Art Activity Book below:
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit our communities, it has exacerbated inequities that have always existed in Chicago. As schools began shutting down and curriculum quickly shifted online, unequal access to internet and technology became a drastic problem, leaving over one-third of students with no access to education or mental health support in low-income communities.
In addition, the pandemic has intensified the mental health crisis which will affect generations to come. This especially impacts our low-income communities who already lack mental health resources. In response to this crisis, TSG developed our first Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Based Art Activity Book to support the well-being and mental health of our youth without internet access.
The TSG Art Activity Book synthesizes TSG's SEL-Based Art Curriculum into a printed Art Activity & Coloring Book focused on developing a student's understanding of what the 'simple good' means to them through influences of artists from all around the world. The students will take a journey of identifying positivity in their lives and their communities, developing an understanding of how they can use their 'simple goods' to change the world. The book will feature pages from incredible artists from all over the globe including Alice Pasquini (Italy), Oak Oak (France), Stinkfish (Colombia), Ivan Vazquez (Chicago), Richard Colman (San Francisco) and more!
