Supporting Information
Cultural Advisory Council Meeting Schedule for 2023
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events 2023 Cultural Advisory Council Meeting Schedule.
Cultural Advisory Council Meeting Schedule for 2022
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events 2022 Cultural Advisory Council Meeting Schedule.
Cultural Advisory Council
List of current Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Cultural Advisory Council Members’ Names and Affiliations.
Cultural Advisory Council November 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the November 16, 2022 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council August 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the August 9, 2022 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council May 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the May 10, 2022 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 8, 2022 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council August 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the August 10, 2021 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council May 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the May 11, 2021 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 9, 2021 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council November 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the November 17, 2020 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council August 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the August 18, 2020 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 18, 2020 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council March 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the March 21, 2017 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council December 6, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the December 6, 2016 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council September 6, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the September 6, 2016 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council June 7, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the June 7, 2016 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council December 1, 2015 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the December 1, 2015 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council September 1, 2015 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the September 1, 2015 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 3, 2015 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 3, 2015 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council December 2, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the December 2, 2014 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council September 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the September 9, 2014 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council June 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the June 3, 2014 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council December 3, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the December 3, 2013 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council September 10, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the September 10, 2013 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council June 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the June 4, 2013 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 5, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 5, 2013 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council October 17, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the October 17, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council June 6, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the June 6, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Cultural Advisory Council February 1, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the February 1, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council meeting.
Arts77: Arts for every Chicago community
“Arts77” is a citywide arts recovery and reopening plan for all of Chicago’s 77 community areas, representing an initial investment of over $60 million from the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, the Chicago Parks District, other city agencies and private funding to support local artists and organizations. Additional updates regarding financial grants and programs to support arts recovery will follow in the upcoming weeks.
Chicago Band Roster Grant Program Application
The Chicago Band Roster is a selection of nearly 200 singers, songwriters, DJs, solo artists, and ensemble musicians based in Chicago performing a variety of music styles including Blues, House, Hip-Hop, Rock, jazz, Gospel, Classical and more.
Chicago Poet Laureate Program
The program aims to increase awareness of Chicago’s historic contributions to the literary arts while celebrating and honoring the efforts of Chicago’s working artists.
DCASE Annual Reports
Download the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Annual Reports.
DCASE Market Research
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) - Market Research for City Festivals, Final Summary Report 2013 and 2014.
DCASE Program Audit
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Transition Plan identified the need to conduct an inventory of the City’s cultural programs, events, and services, as a first step in the development of the City’s new cultural plan.
DCASE Strategic Plan
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Strategic Plan 2013-2016.
File a Cultural Affairs and Special Events FOIA Request
DCASE FOIA request log.
Mural Registry
The Mural Registry catalogues Chicago’s collection of murals, and includes a growing list of completed murals created on private and public property.
Special Events Resource Guide
Download the 2023 Special Events Resource Guide.
Venue Licensing Toolkit
The Venue Licensing Toolkit is a new resource for entrepreneurs and organizations interested in presenting music, theater or other entertainment at permanent venues such as cultural centers, theaters, clubs, bars, or movie theaters.