Soundwalks in Chicago Public Parks Activate Communal Listening 

Soundwalks in Chicago Public Parks Activate Communal Listening 

Report by Noé Cuéllar, sound artist and MSAE 2025 Summer Soundwalks in the Park Program Director. Edited by Eric Leonardson, sound artist and MSAE President. The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) engages communities in Chicago and across the country. Founded in 2009 as a 

2025 Community Projects Initiative

2025 Community Projects Initiative

Thank you to all who submitted a proposal for our Community Projects Initiative. We are so excited to announce funding for five proposals in five different cities around the Midwest. It has been a wonderful experience to review these proposals and learn about all of 

2025 Summer Soundwalk Series

2025 Summer Soundwalk Series

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Soundwalks schedule, in partnership with Night Out In The Parks and Chicago Parks District. Between June and September, everyone is invited to explore the art of soundwalking in 6 different public parks.