The Individual Artists Program (IAP) grant application is now open. The grants aim to assist Chicago's professional artists in creating work that elevates their careers and brings value to the City of Chicago. Applicants are encouraged to attend an Application Assistance Workshop. Please visit chicagoculturalgrants.org to apply and to see our extended workshop schedule, including workshops at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (October 17), Chicago Filmmakers (November 1) and La Luz Gallery (November 8).

  

The ChicagoMade A&R Auditions give Chicagoland-based artists and bands the opportunity to play live for a panel of Artists & Repertoire (A&R) executives from major labels. The epic live showcase of up-and-coming local talent is hosted by Chicago's Matt Muse, who performed at the 2017 auditions and earned a performance spot at last summer's Taste of Chicago. In conjunction with Chicago's Year of Creative Youth, this year's auditions reduced the minimum age requirement to age 14, allowing younger artists to participate as well as adults.

 

Applications to perform are now closed. Absolutely no walk-in performances will be allowed.

  

Join DCASE and Chicago Food Policy Action Council at the 14th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit, and connect with food workers, farmers, vendors, and local leaders to discuss food policy and critical issues involving climate change, labor, food access, urban farming and the economics of food production in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. This event is a culmination of the past year's of food justice efforts and accomplishments, including Cook County's adoption of the Good Food Purchasing Policy, and an opportunity for us to collectively imagine how we can transform food the system to support health and equity for all. The day will consist of workshops, speakers, hand-ons on activities, food demos, a marketplace of resources and vendors, and a Food Business Clinic.

 

DCASE in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) invites professional artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications for a public art design project in response to sites along Riverwalk East, located on the south bank of the Chicago River, between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. Through the Riverwalk East Public Art Design Project, artists at the height of their field will develop ambitious, innovative design proposals that activate and enhance this beloved natural amenity and recreation area. For more information, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase.

  

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!