Professional Development Events
The Distribution Down Low
Thursday, August 20, 1pm
Distribution is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood topics for independent creators. Join Seed&Spark and the Chicago Film Office as they break down the current landscape of distribution for independent film and TV, including the economics of different avenues to take, the right questions to ask potential partners and what needs to be done from pre-production through post-production to set yourself up for success. To learn more and register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-distribution-down-low-online-film-workshop-tickets-114344637890.
An Artist Enrichment Class with Next Showcase USA
Monday, August 24, 6pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 825 4839 9525
Thirty minute sessions feature Michelle Thomas on Vocal Technique, Michelle Wahl on Copyrights vs Covid-19, Dani Deahl on Making the Beat and Kimberly Dickson on Marketing in Covid -19, followed by a listening session with music from 10 artists featuring DJ Mike Caliber, Jukie Tha-KidD and DJD93. 
The Keys to Film Law, Part 2: Finding Funding
Thursday, August 27, 3pm
Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Chicago Film Office invite indie filmmakers to a multi-part series of webinars on film law principles. Join our panel of industry experts for practical advice on procuring indie film funding. We’ll cover private, foundation, and governmental sources, crowd funding, tax credits, and more. Legal experts will highlight legal issues to be aware of as money is raised from various sources. To learn more and register, visit https://law-arts.org/event/keys-film-law-finding-funding.

Opportunities for Individual Artists
Call for Chicago Cultural Center Learning Lab Virtual Programs
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
The Chicago Cultural Center's Learning Lab invites artists to share their craft in hands-on "Meet an Artist" programs. As the Chicago Cultural Center remains closed to the public in response to COVID-19, we invite artists to propose activities that can be shared with the public through live video. We are especially interested in activities that align with the Year of Chicago Music.To apply, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PC3VBF.
City of Chicago Mural Registry
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
DCASE recently launched the new 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 application and process, visit chicago.gov/muralregistry.

Opportunities for Arts Organizations
Chicago Youth Music Exchange Applications Now Open
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Chicago-based youth music ensembles/programs are invited to apply to the Chicago Youth Music Exchange, a pilot cross-neighborhood, cross-program exchange beginning this summer online, and potentially Fall or Winter in-person. Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) is curating this new pilot program for the Year of Chicago Music and DCASE. Information and application at bit.ly/YOCMExchange.

Opportunities for Businesses and Vendors
2020 Chicago City Markets Vendor Applications
Farmers, food entrepreneurs and artisans are invited to submit applications to sell their produce and locally-sourced and -made food products at some of our neighborhood City Market locations. Due to COVID-19 precautions, food may not be prepared on site by any market vendors. More information and application at chicagocitymarkets.us.