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See AllNovember 26, 2012 - Info Sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 14, 2012 - Press Release
Chicago Arts and Culture Groups Receive Grants for International Collaborations
The grants are provided through MacArthur’s International Connections Fund, which aims to help Chicago nonprofit arts and culture organizations advance their work by collaborating with peer organizations abroad. Read More
October 5, 2012 - Twitter
Behind the scenes access to over 150 buildings across Chicago: @chiarchitecture presents Open House Chicago Oct. 13-14 http://t.co/Nvx3za0j
September 19, 2012 - From The Field
Chicago Arts Groups Selected for New Pathways Programs
19 groups in Chicago were chosen to participate in New Pathways, a MacArthur-supported program run by EmcArts, which aims to help organizations adapt to an ever-changing arts landscape. Read More
July 29, 2012 - Event
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Parks
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents its free summer performance series, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks. Read More
July 3, 2012 - Twitter
.@ArtsAllianceIL & @Americans4Arts (http://t.co/1dlvoAL9): #Chicago #nonprofit #arts & culture sector is $2.2 billion industry
July 3, 2012 - Publication
Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector Contributes $2.2 Billion to the Chicago Economy
A national study by Americans for the Arts finds that arts organizations and their audiences generate a total of $1.3 billion in household income to Chicago residents, and deliver $214 million in local and state ... Read More
June 28, 2012 - Twitter
.@culturalpolicy center study (http://t.co/0d6wEg5p) examines #cultural expansion & lessons for #museums, #theaters, and #art centers.
June 28, 2012 - From The Field
Study Examines Lessons of “Building Boom” for Cultural Facilities
A study by the Cultural Policy Center at the University of Chicago, a MacArthur grantee, assesses a major building boom of museums, performing arts centers and theaters in the United States from 1994 to 2008. Read More
June 19, 2012 - Press Release
MacArthur Renews Support for Arts and Culture in Chicago
MacArthur provides more than $8 million annually in general operating support to theaters, dance groups, music organizations, visual arts programs, film and media groups, museums, zoos, and conservatories. Read More
