Chicago Architecture Biennial Through January 5 Chicago Cultural Center & other locations  See exhibitions, performances, films and talks at the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial (...And Other Such Stories) and explore how architecture shapes our communities, cities and environment. The main exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center is free and open to the public through January 5, 2020. For more information, visit chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org.

Juicebox First and Third Fridays & Saturdays 11-11:45am Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory With engaging music and dance in a kid-friendly setting, the FREE admission Juicebox programs are geared toward the stroller set and enjoyable for the whole family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and interact with performers. For the complete schedule, visit chicagoculturalcenter.org.

CIFF International Screenings Program October 2 Chicago Cultural Center	Dame Myra Hess Concerts October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30     Chicago Cultural Center	Juicebox featuring Mr. Singer and Kerry Appleberry October 4 & 5 Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory

Millennium Park Summer Theatre Residencies October 4 & 5, 10-12 Millennium Park, Cloud Gate Plaza	University of Chicago First Friday Lecture Series October 4 Chicago Cultural Center	Morning Bird and Nature Walk October 4 Millennium Park, Lurie Garden

Crossing Borders Music October 6 Chicago Cultural Center	Jewish New Year and Sukkot Celebration October 6     Maxwell Street Market, 800 S. Desplaines St. Presented by	Maxwell Street Market October 6, 13, 20 & 27 800 S. Desplaines St. Presented by

Millennium Park InstaGreeter Service Daily, through October 6 Departs from the Chicago Cultural Center	Public Art Professional Development Forums October 7 & 14  Chicago Cultural Center	Little Lurie Gardeners: Singing Explorers October 7, 21 & 28 Millennium Park, Lurie Garden

Building a Conscious Closet October 10 Chicago Cultural Center	WTTW Saturday Film Series October 12 Chicago Cultural Center	Lit & Luz Festival October 13  Chicago Cultural Center

Juicebox featuring Bollywood Grove October 18 & 19 Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory	Public Art Professional Development Forum October 19 Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.	Open House Chicago October 19 & 20 Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park & Clarke House Museum

Master Class in Production Design October 19 Chicago Cultural Center	Arts In The Dark October 19 State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St.	The Pitch October 20 Chicago Cultural Center

Light in Motion: The Influence of the New Bauhaus October 23 Chicago Cultural Center	An Afternoon with Scott Turow October 24 Chicago Cultural Center	Gardener's Plant Walk October 25  Millennium Park, Lurie Garden

ChicagoMade 2019 Music A&R Auditions October 26  Chicago Cultural Center	Peace Yoga October 27  Millennium Park, Choral Room	New Music Chicago Presents: Lakeshore Rush October 31 Chicago Cultural Center

Setting the Stage: Objects of Chicago Theatre Through January 5 Expo 72, 72 E. Randolph St.	Flying Creatures Ongoing Hanging from the street poles along Wabash Ave. between Washington and Randolph Streets Chicago Cultural Center

Call for City of Chicago Christmas Tree Nominations

The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season and serve as the City's "official" Christmas tree. The family of the selected tree will get the opportunity to "flip the switch" and light the tree at the 106th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 22. Nominations must be received by October 18. For nomination criteria and requirements, please visit cityofchicago.org/dcase.

Artists, teams and nonprofits prequalified through previous calls must apply to this RFQ to be considered for prequalification in 2020 and 2021.

 

DCASE and the Chicago Public Art Program invite Chicago-based professional artists, professional artist teams and nonprofit arts organizations to submit qualifications for potential inclusion in the 2020/2021 Chicago Public Art Prequalified List. For more information about the opportunity and application, visit chicago.gov/dcase.  

 

(Photo: Year of Public Art 50x50 artists at the launch reception for the Year of Public Art book, Art in Chicago Neighborhoods: Year of Public Art)

Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grant Applications Open October 22

DCASE is pleased to announce the timeline for the 2020 Individual Artists Program (IAP) grant cycle. 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. The application will open and guidelines will become available on October 22, 2019. The application deadline is December 5, 2019 at 5pm CST. All applicants are encouraged to attend an Application Assistance Workshop to learn about important updates to this year's program. For eligibility requirements, grant calendar, and to RSVP for workshops please visit chicagoculturalgrants.org.