News in “Arts & Culture in Chicago”
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February 1, 2011 -
Info sheet
Chicago International Connections Fund
The MacArthur Foundation established a fund on its thirtieth anniversary in 2008 to encourage a greater sharing of experiences and international learning between its local Chicago grantees and their counterparts in other countries. Read More
November 17, 2010 -
Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
November 1, 2010 -
Video
Michael Kaiser and Arts in Chicago
Michael Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center, shares what he has learned during his 50-state tour about arts in this time of economic crisis. His presentation is followed by a discussion with leaders of the Chicago ... Read More
July 7, 2010 -
From the field
NEA and HUD Announce Arts Funding Opportunities
Under the funding opportunities, arts organizations are elgible to partner with a variety of groups, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to develop grant proposals. Read More
June 23, 2010 -
Publication
The Working Capital Loan Fund for MacArthur Foundation Arts & Culture Grantees
The Working Capital Loan Fund will provide small- and medium-sized arts and culture organizations that are MacArthur Foundation grantees the means to address cash flow shortages and form long-term banking relationships. Read More
June 23, 2010 -
Publication
Working Capital Loan Fund for Arts & Culture Grantees
MacArthur is expanding a loan fund it created as a resource for Chicago-area arts and culture organizations facing cash flow challenges. Read More
June 5, 2010 -
Video
NEA Chair Rocco Landesman on Arts as Economic Engine
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman talked with Chicago's arts and culture leadership about the role of the arts in keeping communities vibrant and prosperous. The event was held at the Chicago Cultural ... Read More
June 3, 2010 -
Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci: Introduction of NEA Chair Rocco Landesman
Gallucci introduces Rocco Landesman, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and discusses the Foundation's grantmaking in support of arts and culture in Chicago. Read More
December 11, 2009 -
From the field
Cultural Infrastructure Project Profiled
The MacArthur-supported Cultural Infrastructure Project investigates large building projects undertaken by arts organizations in major U.S. cities to assess the extent to which these projects have a positive and negative impact on the long-term viability ... Read More
November 26, 2009 -
Info sheet
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 27, 2009 -
From the field
The Kennedy Center Comes to Chicago
Capacity Building: Midwest is a two-year program, led by Michael Kaiser, President of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which provides arts management training to over 30 culturally-specific arts organizations in the Midwest ... Read More
