Chicago Made Resources
Use the resources below to learn more about DCASE’s resources as well as those of other city departments.

Cultural Resources Office Hours
Join the Cultural Resources team on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for open office hours.

Creative Worker Resources
Access a listing of city, state, federal and nonprofit run services.

Creative Worker Rights
Learn more about employment policies and laws that impact creative workers.
Resources by Discipline
DCASE offers programs and resources to various creatives, below is a listing of resources by discipline offered by our department.
Arts & Health - chicago.gov/healingarts
- Check out the schedule of upcoming Healing Arts workshops
Chicago Film Office - chicagofilmoffice.us
- Visit the Chicago Film Office page for film permits
- Access the calendar of upcoming Film Festivals and events
Public Art - chicago.gov/publicart
- Register your Mural or look up murals in the Mural Registry
- Access the Mural Resource Guide, to get started with your own public art project.
Theater
- DCASE offers an annual New Play Residency, providing an opportunity for the development of new plays and musicals by Chicago artists.
Visual Art
- Learn about current and upcoming exhibitions
Featured Resources from City Agencies
Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) covers general information on business licensing requirements pertaining to selling your art, presenting performances or hosting in-person workshops with youth.
Visit BACP’s page to learn more about Business Licensing
Learn about the Department of Planning and Development (DPD)’s grant programs for funding permanent building improvements and repairs. The virtual session includes an overview of opportunities including application processes for Community Development (CDG), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), and Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants.
Visit DPD’s page to learn more about the featured opportunities:
- Community Development Grants (CDG)
Resources from Other City Agencies
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (YouTube Videos and Playlists)
- BACP’s Entrepreneur Certificate Program Overview
- Behind the Business License: Season 1
- Behind the Business License: Season 2
- 2023 Nonprofit Capacity Building Readiness Summit