March 21, 2013 - Article
Grant of Trust: Executive Summary Excerpt
This assessment regards the MacArthur Foundation’s general operating support for Arts and Cultural Institutions in Chicago, in partnership with the Prince Charitable Trusts and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Read More
February 27, 2013 - Publication
Illinois Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is $2.75 Billion Industry
Illinois' nonprofit arts and culture sector supports more than 78,000 full-time-equivalent jobs, generates $2.3 billion in household income to residents, and delivers nearly $324 million a year in local and state government revenue.. Read More
November 26, 2012 - In The Media
"Always a Pioneer, Artist Xu Bing Now Takes the Novel Beyond the Written Word"
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
October 13, 2012 - Event
Open House Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago is a free public event that offers behind-the-scenes access to over 150 buildings across Chicago including the Marquette Building. 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 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 11, 2012 - Press Release
MacArthur Awards 13 Documentary Film Grants
A supporter of independently produced film and video for more than 30 years, MacArthur announced 13 grants totaling more than $1.6 million for documentary film projects. Read More
