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

Virtual Office Hours with Cultural Resources 3rd Wednesday of the Month 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cultural Resources Office Hours

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

Creative Worker Resources

Creative Worker Resources

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

Creative Worker Rights

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

 

Featured Resources from City Agencies

Business Licensing 101 for Creatives hosted by BACP and DCASE

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

City Grants for Rehab & Construction of Creative Space

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)

- Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)

- Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

Resources from Other City Agencies

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (YouTube Videos and Playlists)

 

 

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