Opportunities for Individual Artists
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2021 Individual Artists Program Grants
Application Deadline: December 1, 2020 5pm CST
DCASE is pleased to announce the timeline for the 2021 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. For eligibility requirements and grant calendar, and to RSVP for virtual application assistance workshops please visit chicagoculturalgrants.org.
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Launching Next Week - Request for Qualifications: Chicago Aviation Artist Pool
DCASE, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), invites Chicago-based professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for potential inclusion in Chicago’s Aviation Artist Pool. The Aviation Artist Pool is a mechanism for selecting artists for public art opportunities at Chicago O’Hare and Midway Airports.
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Independent Producers Lab Application
Application Deadline: January 17, 2021
Applications are now open for the 2021 cycle of the Chicago Film Office's Chicago Independent Producers Lab. Participating producers will have the chance to work with industry professionals to grow their network and expertise in different areas of independent film producing. To learn more and to apply, visit www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/producers-lab.
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Call for art, objects and more for new online shop
Buddy is a new store created by the Public Media Institute to give Chicago's artists and small manufacturers a place to showcase and sell their goods and artwork. The extraordinary selection of curated art, jewelry, publications, music and toys is now available online at hi-buddy.org in anticipation of the store that will be located in the Chicago Cultural Center when it reopens. If you are a local artist interested in selling your art and products at the store, submit your materials at lumpen.typeform.com/to/pXZonq.
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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 talents 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.
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City of Chicago Mural Registry
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
DCASE manages 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 application and process, visit chicago.gov/muralregistry.
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Opportunities for Arts Organizations
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Performing Arts Venue Relief Program
Applications Deadline: October 23, 2020, 5pm CST
The new Performing Arts Venue Relief Program helps performing arts venues which have lost significant revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program will provide $10,000 grants to up to 120 for-profit and nonprofit performing arts venues. Eligible entities must be located in Chicago, have a PPA (Public Place of Amusement) or Music and Dance license, and primarily produce or present performing arts programming – including theatre, dance, performance art, and/or live music or live mixing by DJs. Complete eligibility criteria and applications will be available at chicago.gov/artsvenuerelief.
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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 virtual exchange. 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.
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