Arts & Culture in Chicago

MacArthur’s support for over 200 arts and cultural organizations in Chicago and the region is an expression of its civic commitment to the community where the Foundation is headquartered and John and Catherine MacArthur made their home. Grants are designed to help sustain the cultural life of the city and region.  Read our strategy

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Chicago Sun-Times: MacArthur Fdn supports 12 Chicago arts grantees 2 boost city’s global profile & artistic landscape http://t.co/thbJcMfo

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MacArthur Grants Support International Collaborations by 12 Groups

The MacArthur Foundation today awarded $504,000 in new grants to 12 Chicago arts and culture organizations to conduct collaborations with arts groups in nine countries. Read More
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The MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund

The Working Capital Loan Fund provides small and medium sized arts and culture organizations with loans to address cash flow shortages and form long-term banking relationships. Read More
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The Real Work -- New Practices for a New Era in the Arts

EmcArts, a nonprofit intermediary for many arts funders, provided a MacArthur-supported presentation at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago to show how current nonprofit arts organizations are adapting their operations, and the development of their artistic ...

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International Connections Fund Frequently Asked Questions

Questions that are frequently asked about the Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
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Slideshow: Arts & Culture in Chicago

MacArthur’s support for over 200 arts and cultural organizations in Chicago and the region is an expression of its civic commitment to the community. Read More

Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago

At a luncheon hosted by the City Club of Chicago, Foundation President Robert Gallucci speaks with Alison Cuddy, host of WBEZ's Eight Forty-Eight. Read More