DCASE Opportunities
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.

Conference for Culture Workers
September 24-27, 2018
DCASE is proud to be a conference partner for the 21st edition of Communicating the Museum, coming to Chicago for the first time next month. Hosted by the Chicago History Museum and The Art Institute of Chicago, with significant participation from a dozen more Chicago cultural institutions, this globally-recognized conference brings together senior level staff from all over the globe to discuss critical issues and best practices for cultural organizations. We expect a robust attendance for the Chicago conference with 300-350 senior level staff from more than 150 institutions. Join us for 4 days of talks, debates and tours, and celebrate the best in the sector at the International Design and Communications Awards ceremony. Learn more and register online. (Use code CTMCHIDCA2 for 30% off.)

  

Job Opportunity 

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 position:

  • Projects Administrator - Strategic Initiatives Division (Job Number: 305818, ends 8/28/18) Number of Openings: 1

To apply, visit cityofchicago.org/careers and search for the job number before the application end date.

 

Arts Educator Opportunities
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.

 

Calls For Arts Organizations and Businesses 
Chicago City Markets invites local entrepreneurs and artisans to apply to vend at one of Chicago's vibrant neighborhood City Markets. Markets are located in North Lawndale, Roseland and Austin. Applications are available at chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
 
DCASE is always accepting new vendors at the Maxwell Street Market. Information is available at www.maxwellstreetmarket.us.
    
 
   
Presented by:
COUNTRY Financial  
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]
 
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!

Lead Sponsor:
Allstate_ Good Starts Young  
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