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DCASE is excited to announce a new series of
Professional Development workshops and events. The program aims to support Chicago's creative community and connect emerging artists to the City of Chicago's most visible festivals, events and cultural programming.
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Professional Development Workshops and Events
All events are FREE and do not require advanced registration, unless otherwise noted
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Monday, March 26, 10-11:30am
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park Room, 5th Floor South
DCASE City Markets manager Yescenia Mota will give an overview of opportunities available through the City markets program as well as available resources.
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Monday, April 9, 2018, 5:30-7pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St.
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ChicagoMade Music Collective brings together experts from the music industry to talk about the most current and pressing issues relative to working musicians.
Moderator - Daniel Kuypers VP, Director of Music, Energy BBDO
Panelists:
- Rebecca Williams - VP, Group Creative Director, Burrell Communications
- Jocelyn Brown - Senior Music Producer, Leo Burnett
- Brandy Ricker - Music Producer, McGarry Bowen
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Arts Educator Opportunities
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Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm, 2 groups per day only
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
DCASE is now offering a free guided Exhibition Exploration especially for Elementary and High School groups.
Delve into current exhibitions and explore the Chicago Cultural Center, Learning Lab and Millennium Park! Register Online. Please note in the comment section whether you are interested in an Exhibition Exploration or Building Tour.
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Entries are due by April 6, 2018
Calling all creative Chicago students! Put your passion for art and food together to create a unique design for the 2018 Chicago City Markets Reusable Bag Design Contest, sponsored by COUNTRY Financial. The top design will grace 2,000 reusable bags used by patrons of the 2018 Chicago City Markets. The top three student designers will receive a scholarship from COUNTRY Financial: $2,000 for the winner; $1,000 for the first runner-up; and $500 for the second runner-up.For more information and to enter, visit www.countryfinancial.com.
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Summer is just a few months away... Share your love of Chicago's culture, history and architecture by volunteering with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events - at Millennium Park (new), Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center and Clarke House Museum. Our volunteers provide visitor information, assist with events and lead tours. To learn more and request an application, email [email protected].
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Calls For Arts Organizations and Businesses
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DCASE produces Chicago's largest free festivals including Taste of Chicago, Chicago Blues Festival and Chicago Jazz Festival plus a variety of other festivals and events throughout the year. Our goal is to engage companies, agencies and other partners to add value to the City's events while bringing brands directly to local consumers to increase brand awareness, generate valuable press exposure, drive traffic and sales, and build customer loyalty. To learn more about partnership opportunities, visit www.chicagopartnerships.com or email at [email protected]
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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. Youth arts organizations are invited to submit youth performances, events or opportunities occurring in Chicago for the website or other channels. Submit your content for consideration today at cityofchicago.org/yocy!
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Lead Sponsor:
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Entry Deadline May 1
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Chicago Film Office will accept submissions for the ChicagoMade Shorts Series through May 1, 2018. Submissions will be reviewed by a selection panel, and a final program will be featured as part of the 6th Annual Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Jun. 5 - Aug. 21, Tuesdays at 6:30pm). Selected entrants will be notified directly by May 21, 2018.
More information and to enter.
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