To take advantage of the programs and services offered by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, a non-profit arts organization must apply to become an official Arts Client (free of charge). For a Downloadable New Arts Client Application, please click here.

Client Intake Meeting
After receiving and reviewing your application, you will be contacted by our Program Manager to schedule an initial consultation. This first meeting will give A & BC staff an opportunity to discuss how our programs can best suit your needs. We ask that the Executive Director, Artistic or Program Director, and Board President, or equivalent, be in attendance to give a full organizational picture.

Client organizations of A & BC are eligible to propose a Business Volunteer for the Arts (BVA) project at any time, as well as apply to our On BOARD and E-Marketing programs. Arts clients are also able to participate in our Board Development Consulting and smARTscope programs when applicable.

For more information, contact A & BC's Program Manager at 312-372-1876, extension 229.