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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, July 9: 6:30-8:30pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North
Join The Playlist Retreat, founded by DJ Jazzy Jeff, for an intimate gathering of progressive artists for the purpose of inspiration, motivation and collaboration and an organic exchange between people who believe in the greater purpose of expression through music. This event will focus on DJ Jazzy Jeff and his group Trinity (Rhymefest, Dayne Jurdan and Uhmeer) performing selected songs from his latest album #M3, followed by a discussion of the songs. The event will end with a Q & A from the audience.
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Arts Educator Opportunities
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm, 2 groups per day - maximum 30 students in each group
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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Thank you to all who joined us for the Chicago Arts Educator Reception held on June 7. Several hundred arts teachers from Chicago Public Schools, After School Matters and arts organizations citywide attended the reception in their honor to celebrate the community of people who believe and support the creative potential of Chicago's youth. For more information on the Year of Creative Youth, visit
cityofchicago.org/yocy.
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Calls For Arts Organizations and Businesses
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Saturday, June 16 & July 21: 10am-12pm
Maxwell Street Market Office, 800 S. Desplaines St.
Attend a workshop to learn about vending opportunities at Maxwell Street Market. The year-round Market offers an eclectic mix of merchandise, produce and prepared foods. If you are an entrepreneur thinking about vending at the Market, we have a place for you. For more information and to rsvp for a workshop, please contact Ron Salazar at 312.744.8539 or
[email protected].
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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 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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Application Deadline is June 15, 2018 (Deadline Extended)
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival showcases FREE live performances by Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists. The Art Fair will take place Friday, August 31, thru Sunday, September 2, in Millennium Park's Wrigley Square - from 11am to 9:30pm (this is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine). Application and guideline information can be found at chicagojazzfestival.us.
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Come be a part of the DCASE team and help enrich Chicago's artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. We're currently seeking to fill the following positions:
- Program Director - Cultural Affairs, Public Art (Job Number: 305419, ends 6/25/18) Number of Openings: 1
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