About Us

The Arts & Business Council of Chicago is a nonprofit arts service organization supporting Chicago cultural workers and their enterprises through consulting, workshops, and governance training. We do this because we believe in creativity as a resource with limitless potential for social and economic impact. Learn More About Us →

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Services & Opportunities

FOR CREATIVES & THEIR BUSINESSES

Arts businesses need to be both determined and nimble, often operating with limited human and financial resources. We’re here to help strengthen creative enterprises. Our services include help with business and management strategy, connecting with volunteer consultants, leadership and professional development, and/or board governance. Find Out How →

FOR VOLUNTEERS

We’re looking for remarkable people who get things done and enjoy seeing others succeed. Whether you’re looking to upskill, reskill, get to know Chicago a little better, or simply give back to our city, A&BC has a program for you. Learn More →

Since Launching Our Work Has Included


600+

Arts organizations served

 


$14.5M+

Pro bono services provided

 


300+

Board members trained & matched

 


1,000+

Volunteers trained & matched

 

Upcoming Events

Jun
28
Wed
10:00 am Guaranteed Income for Artists: A... @ Online
Guaranteed Income for Artists: A... @ Online
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Guaranteed Income for Artists: A Conversation Between A&BC and Springboard for the Arts @ Online
Join the Arts & Business Council of Chicago’s “Reimagining the Arts + Culture Sector: Inspiration from Bold Initiatives in the Field,” a series of webinars that showcase radical projects in the arts, culture, and nonprofit[...]
Jul
26
Wed
10:00 am On BOARD 2023: Strategic Plannin... @ Online
On BOARD 2023: Strategic Plannin... @ Online
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
On BOARD® Lab: Envisioning the Future Through Strategic Planning for Nonprofits  On BOARD® is the Arts & Business Council of Chicago’s unique board governance and leadership training program that prepares individuals who are ready to[...]
Aug
30
Wed
10:00 am Learning Lab 2023: Roadmap to En... @ Online
Learning Lab 2023: Roadmap to En... @ Online
Aug 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learning Lab: Roadmap To Enacting Pay Equity and Transparency in Nonprofits Enacting pay equity is not as expensive as it appears. From posting salaries in job offers and creating organizational policies to talking about money[...]
Sep
27
Wed
10:00 am On BOARD 2023: Demystifying Fund... @ Online
On BOARD 2023: Demystifying Fund... @ Online
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
At the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, we are creating a world where creativity is universally valued as a resource with limitless potential for social and economic impact. We are an arts service organization[...]
Oct
25
Wed
10:00 am Learning Lab 2023: Proposal/Gran... @ Online
Learning Lab 2023: Proposal/Gran... @ Online
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
At the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, we are creating a world where creativity is universally valued as a resource with limitless potential for social and economic impact. We are an arts service organization[...]

The Arts & Business Council of Chicago is supported in part by grants from the Alphawood Foundation, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events – CityArts; Driehaus Foundation, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Illinois Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Allstate, AON, CIBC and Old National Bank.