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You're Invited: All Aboard the Creativity Bus!

The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx)* and T.H.U.G Hippie* invite you to get aboard The CREATIVITY BUS!

 

The CREATIVITY BUS is a big old school bus that is colorfully painted and offers a 3 hour program combining physical and artistic activities for all ages.

Chicago DCASE Opportunities for Individual Artists!

Opportunities for Individual Artists, please share far wide in your networks!

Department of Planning and Development announces the first-ever Artists-In-Residence for four of the city’s INVEST South/West neighborhoods!

Department of Planning and Development announces the first-ever Artists-In-Residence for four of the city’s INVEST South/West neighborhoods, with communities and it includes and artist  for Auburn Gresham, Dorian Sylvain!

Another New Auburn Gem: Afro Joe's Coffee & Tea!

New shop Afro Joe's Coffee & Tea launches in the middle of a pandemic.

City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants Applications (attachment)

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and culture organizations of all sizes. 

Complete eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org and must be received by February 28, 2020, at 5pm CST in order to be considered.

Healing Arts Kits Bridge the Gap between Trauma and Healing:

The city of Chicago is in desperate need of healing and of positive, impactful experiences. Arts intervention can provide a tool for recovery and mitigate the impact of trauma on our city’s youth.