DCASE Opportunities for Artists and Creative Professionals

Grants

2018 CityArts Program for Nonprofit Organizations

Applications are now open for arts organizations of all sizes!

Application deadline is February 28 at 5pm CST

This year's CityArts program will include opportunities to apply for general operating grants for arts organizations of all sizes, as well as Project Grants in alignment with the City of Chicago's Year of Creative Youth for organizations with budgets under $2 million. The application deadline is February 28, 2018 at 5pm CST. All applicants are encouraged to attend an application assistance workshop. To RSVP for a workshops, view guidelines and apply, please visit chicagoculturalgrants.org. To learn more about the Year of Creative Youth, please visit www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/yocy.html.

Calls for Artists & Arts Organizations

Year of Creative Youth - Call for Community Highlights

Accepted for programs occurring in 2018

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have designated 2018 as the "Year of Creative Youth", a citywide initiative to celebrate Chicago youth in the arts and the mentors who inspire them. The new Year of Creative Youth website includes resources and event highlights from across Chicago's youth arts community. Organizations are invited to submit creative youth events, creative youth opportunities and arts educator opportunities occurring in Chicago. Submit your content for consideration at cityofchicago.org/yocy!

Performance Applications Open for DCASE Festivals

Applications are beginning to open for several 2018 DCASE festivals and events. Please check cityofchicago.org/dcase for more information.

Workshop

Special Event Permit Applications Workshop

Tuesday, January 30, 5-8pm, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.

The 2018 Special Event Permit Package & Resource Guide is now available at chicagoneighborhoodfestivals.us. This workshop will answer questions and offer assistance for those interested in holding neighborhood festivals and special public events in 2018.