Arts & Business Council of Chicago has been approved for an additional $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support our 77 COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE (77CI): REALIGNING RESOURCES TO BENEFIT ART MAKING IN UNDER INVESTED COMMUNITIES. [...]
Based in Edgewater, Chicago Filmmakers (CF) is a nonprofit organization that supports independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts. Part of CF’s programing is its focus on arts education, as they offer film classes to people of [...]
Welcome Darcy Addison - Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships Darcy will focus on aspects of A&BC's Arts Partners portfolio and its Learning Labs and On BOARD programs. Darcy is a native to Chicago [...]
(A mural in Minneapolis by Xena Goldman, Cadex Herrera, Greta McLain, Niko Alexander, and Pablo Hernandez) In the name of George Floyd, and the many others named and unnamed, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago acknowledges the [...]
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 [...]
The Arts & Business Council of Chicago's (A&BC) amazing Summer Fellow Brenna C. Cronin took some time to reflect on her experiences working with A&BC and her thoughts on our approach to address inequities in [...]
