CHICAGO, IL (May 18, 2020) – Music has always had a sweet home in Chicago. It’s where Louis Armstrong cut his first big records in the 1920s. It’s where Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf made the blues electric, building the foundation of rock & roll. And [...]
Contributor: Braden Cleary / Director of Arts Services Board governance is one of the most pressing issues facing arts, cultural, and creative organizations today. And it’s no surprise. As historically white organizations in the sector [...]
Hegewisch resident and artist, Oscar Sanchez, modeling his Chi Angel pin Contributor: Oscar Sanchez / Artist Why love Chicago? She’s a city with many children from all over the world. Let’s be honest, [...]
Contributor: Kristin Larsen / Executive Director Lately I’ve noticed our City’s flag appearing in places not involving a flag pole. First it was at my gym (Lincoln Square) on a [...]
Contributor: Braden Cleary / Manager, Arts Services And we’re off! The Arts & Business Council’s Year of Chicago Theatre Capacity Building Cohort has officially launched – and we couldn’t be more excited. Through generous [...]
Artists Breaking Limits and Expectations (A.B.L.E.) believes that everyone is able to connect, to contribute, and to create. A.B.L.E. provides artistic experiences through which individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental differences feel accepted [...]
The Arts & Business Council of Chicago (A&BC) is excited to assist the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago (HBSCC) in recommending passionate arts and cultural leaders to HBSCC’s Community [...]
Friends & Colleagues: Last week I had the honor of being with you and sharing a question that’s been at the center of the Arts & Business Council’s most recent work: what we, [...]
Arts & Business and Capacity: Exemplifying Cultural Equity, 2019, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower. Photo: Eric Shopshire More than 200 guests from Chicago’s arts, business, and cultural communities gathered [...]
We are pleased to announce Kenneth Franco as A&BC’s new Director of Business Volunteers for the Arts. Prior to joining A&BC, Kenneth (he / him / his) served as Advancement Manager for Houston Arts Alliance, the designated local arts agency [...]
