Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, at 5pm CST  

As a part of the Year of Chicago Music, DCASE has launched the Chicago Band Roster, a searchable database of high-quality musical performers that are based in the Chicagoland area. The program aims to increase meaningful performance opportunities for Chicago-based musicians. Ensembles of all genres are encouraged to apply to be listed on the Chicago Band Roster. Following the competitive applications process, the Chicago Band Roster will be posted on the DCASE website as a resource for residents and organizations looking to present high-quality music programs. More information and application at chicago.gov/music.

 

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 5

DCASE, in partnership with Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG), invites Chicagoland-based professional artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications for a painted mural on the exterior wall of the Little Village Branch Library located at 2311 S. Kedzie. The library serves community members from the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods. Learn more and apply at artist.callforentry.org.

 

Application Deadline: Saturday, February 15

Full Spectrum Features and DCASE's Chicago Film Office is offering a nine-month program for Chicago-based creative entrepreneurs with a producer-driven film project. Through immersive workshops, industry mentors and pitch meetings, selected participants will emerge from the program not only equipped to see their projects through to production but also through to distribution and beyond. Timeline, eligibility requirements and application are available at fullspectrumfeatures.com/producers-lab.

 

Applications accepted on a rolling basis  

Meet an artist. Explore ideas. Make some art. Repeat. Artists and organizations are invited to apply for an opportunity to celebrate that sweet spot where artists and visitors engage in a unique way in the Learning Lab at the Chicago Cultural Center. This year, we are especially interested in activities that align with the Year of Chicago Music. To apply, visit Learning Lab Meet an Artist Proposal Application.

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.

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.