News in “Arts & Culture in Chicago”
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November 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
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 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 -
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
March 29, 2012 -
In the Media
"On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race"
From PBS NewsHour Read More
December 22, 2011 -
In the Media
"MacArthur Grants Awarded; Joffrey and Luna Negra Head to Jacob’s Pillow Dance"
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More
December 22, 2011 -
In the Media
"MacArthur Foundation Gives $504,000 to Chicago Arts Groups"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
December 21, 2011 -
Press release
Chicago Arts and Culture Groups and International Collaborations
MacArthur awarded $504,000 in new grants to 12 Chicago arts and culture organizations to conduct collaborations with arts groups in nine countries. Read More
December 7, 2011 -
Publication
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
November 11, 2011 -
Video
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 ...
Read MoreNovember 1, 2011 -
Publication
International Connections Fund Frequently Asked Questions
Questions that are frequently asked about the Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
November 1, 2011 -
Publication
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
October 10, 2011 -
From the field
Chicago Ideas Week Highlights City as Center for Innovation
The MacArthur-supported Chicago Ideas Week brought some of the world's top speakers together with some of Chicago's best thinkers to discuss ideas; identify common interests on which to base collaborations; and innovation. Read More
