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May 16, 2013 - Publication
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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May 14, 2013 - Article
Application Period to 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
April 23, 2013 - In the Media
"Chicago Humanities Festival Lets in the Animal"
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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
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 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
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
May 11, 2012 - From the field
Reporting Partnership Explores Challenges to World's Food Supply
Food for 9 Billion examines the difficulty of feeding the world in the face of growing populations, shrinking resources, and changing diets. Read More
