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Professional Development Events
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Friday, February 21, 9am-4:30pm
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr.
Organized by the Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) in partnership with DCASE, the day-long event will feature free workshops, speakers, hand-on activities, food demos, a food business clinic and a marketplace of resources and vendors. Connect with food workers, farmers, vendors and local leaders to discuss food policy and critical issues involving climate change, labor, food access, urban farming and the economics of food production in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. For more information, visit chicagofoodpolicy.com.
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Friday February 28, 3-5pm
Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Wednesday, March 4, 3-5pm
The Promontory (5311 S. Lake Park Ave.)
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Saturday, March 7, 6-9pm
Westpoint Missionary Baptist Church, 3566 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
As a special preview of this spring's Chicago Gospel Music Festival, join us for a free-admission showcase of this city's best emerging gospel music artists as they perform live for a panel of major and independent music and entertainment executives. See below for information on applying for an audition spot. For more information, visit ChicagoGospelMusicFestival.us. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs of Special Events and is part of Chicago In Tune -- an 18-day, city-wide celebration of music from May 21 to June 7, 2020, in conjunction with the Year of Chicago Music.
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Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, at 5pm CST
DCASE is pleased to announce the timeline for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations of all sizes. This year's program will include opportunities to apply for general operating grants across all artistic disciplines, as well as project grants in alignment with the City of Chicago's Year of Chicago Music. Project grants will support initiatives that have the potential to impact the Chicago music sector at large. All applicants are encouraged to attend an application assistance workshop. To RSVP for a workshops please visit
chicagoculturalgrants.org.
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Application Deadline: Saturday, February 29
Do you have a project that will help build a stronger commercial corridor in your neighborhood? The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund awards grants to projects that have a catalytic impact on the neighborhood and lead to the construction or rehabilitation of new and existing, publicly accessible, commercial spaces or cultural establishments. Visit
neighborhoodopportunityfund.com for program guidelines, application and information sessions.
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Applications will open on March 16
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, at 5pm CST
Curators are invited to apply to curate exhibitions of work by Chicago area artists in the galleries on the first floor of the Chicago Cultural Center. Please check
chicagoculturalgrants.org on March 16 for more information including opportunities to attend application assistance workshops.
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Opportunities for Individual Artists
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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.
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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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Opportunities for Educators/Instructors
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Submissions Deadline: Friday, March 6
DCASE is currently seeking certified Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Zumba instructors for the 2020 Millennium Park Summer Workouts season, June 6 - September 12. If you are interested in teaching a fitness class in the world-renowned Millennium Park, please apply online at
surveymonkey.com/r/8HR8YMN.
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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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Opportunities for Arts Organizations and Businesses
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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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Opportunities for Businesses and Vendors
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Proposals Deadline: Friday, February 28, at 4pm CST
DCASE seeks proposals from qualified parties to provide photography services. For more information, visit
chicago.gov/dcase.
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Application Deadline: Monday, March 2
The summertime tradition, Taste of Chicago is now inviting members for Chicago's culinary community to apply as 5-day participants, 1 or 2-day pop-up participants, or as food trucks at the 2020 festival in Grant Park July 8-12. All Chicago-based restaurants, shared kitchens and food trucks that offer traditional, unique and ethnically diverse menu items are encourged to apply. Don't miss this opportunity to reach new customers and gain marketing exposure. Guidelines and online application are available at tasteofchicago.us.
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Application Deadline is March 2 for Returning Vendors and March 9 for New Vendors
Be a part of Chicago City Markets, including Chicago's longest running farmers market on Daley Plaza, the historic Maxwell Street Market and community markets in neighborhoods across Chicago. Farmers, food entrepreneurs and artisans are invited to submit applications to sell their produce and locally-sourced and -made food products and goods for the 2020 Market Season. More information and application at chicagocitymarkets.us.
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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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