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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced recently that the City of Chicago will increase funding for cultural grants by $1 million, fulfilling a commitment to prioritize equitable grantmaking and microfinancing to individual artists, organizations and arts corridors throughout Chicago - particularly in communities of need. This new investment increases the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Cultural Grants Program budget by 59% from $1.7 million to $2.7 million. At least $500,000 will be restricted for projects taking place on the South and West sides and in wards that have traditionally been least served by the Program. For more information, visit
chicago.gov/dcase.
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Application Deadline: Thursday, December 5, at 5pm CST
IAP grants aim to assist Chicago's practicing artists in creating work that develops their craft and elevates their careers, while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Chicago. IAP grants support artists across all artistic disciplines including Film & Media Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts (Theatre/Dance), Music and Visual Arts/Design. All applicants are encouraged to attend an Application Assistance Workshop to learn about important updates to this year's program. To RSVP for workshops and apply, please visit
chicagoculturalgrants.org.
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Opportunities for Individual Artists
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Applications accepted on a rolling basis
DCASE recently launched the City of Chicago Mural Registry, a publicly-accessible database documenting the growing collection of murals across the city on both private and public property. Artists, organizations and property owners are encouraged to register completed murals by submitting an application. For more information about the registration process, visit
chicago.gov/muralregistry.
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Saturday, November 16, Noon-6pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Pocket Con is a free single-day convention for Chicago youth brought to you by a partnership between the Chicago Public Library, Free Write and LOKari Productions. The workshop focuses on work by artists of color, particularly African American authors and artists, as well as comics with a primary character who is Black. Pocket Con also features work in the comic genre by other underrepresented groups, such as women, Latinos, LGBTQ and other minorities. For more information, visit
chicagoculturalcenter.org.
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Opportunities for Educators/Instructors
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By reservation, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm, maximum 30 students
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
DCASE offers 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 at chicago.gov/ccctours, and please note in the comment section whether you are interested in an Exhibition Exploration or Building Tour.
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Tuesdays-Fridays, October 1-December 20
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
CAB will offer 90-minute guided tours of the Biennial, Tuesday through Friday, between October 1 and December 20 for school groups with students in grades 5-12. Free buses will be provided to qualifying schools on a first come first serve basis. The Biennial will also provide a welcome and guidebook to teachers wishing to lead a self-guided tour of the Biennial. Field trip sign up will begin in mid-august at
chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/learn.
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Opportunities for Arts Organizations and Businesses
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Proposals Deadline: Friday, December 20, at 4pm, CST
The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide fireworks display services. For more information, visit
chicago.gov/dcase.
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Proposals Deadline: Monday, December 30, at 4pm, CST
DCASE invites the submission of proposals to operate concession services for the McDonald's Cycle Center in Millennium Park. For more information, visit
chicago.gov/dcase.
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Applications accepted on a rolling basis
The DCASE ArtsSpace Program offers access to space at DCASE venues for free public programs organized by Chicago's cultural organizations. Applications for programs at the Chicago Cultural Center are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the event date. Selected organizations will have their venue rental fee waived, but will incur operational costs for their programs. For more information and the application, visit ChicagoCulturalGrants.org.
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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 ChicagoPartnerships.com or email at [email protected]
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