Arts & Culture

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"Player in Leaks Case, Out From Behind Camera"

From The New York Times
Laura Poitras, MacArthur Fellow, 2012
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"Award-Winning Filmmaker Has Rare Key Role in Surveillance Leaks; Merger of Art, Journalism"

From the Washington Post
Laura Poitras, MacArthur Fellow, 2012
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Chicago Announces Expanded Shakespeare in the Parks

This summer, a professional production of The Comedy of Errors will perform 26 free performances in 18 different parks across the city from July 26 to August 25, 2013. Read More
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Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay

In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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Application Period Open for 2013 International Connections Fund Grants

The International Connections Fund supports two-way artistic exchanges that benefit Chicago arts and culture organizations and their peer organizations abroad. Read More

"Chicago Humanities Festival Lets in the Animal"

From the Chicago Tribune
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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

"Jad Abumrad: Accidental Scientist"

From NPR Ask Me Another
Jad Abumrad, MacArthur Fellow, 2011
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