Upcoming Events




Featured Services and Programs

Millennium Park
Discover an Urban Icon of Beauty and Culture

Chicago Cultural Center
The People’s Palace

Event Dates
2023 DCASE Events

Chicago City Markets
Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Plants, Flowers, Baked Goods, Rare Finds and More

Opportunities
Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations

Special Events Permit Application
Outdoor festivals, street and art/craft fairs and athletic events

Chicago Public Art Program
Chicago Artist Registry, Public Art Projects and Public Art Collection Highlights

Chicago Film Office
Information for Filmmakers and Film Lovers

Clarke-Ford House
Chicago’s oldest house

Partnership Opportunities
Connect to consumers

Chicago Made
Empowering creatives. Strengthening communities.




The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago.



