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 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. 

**Deadline Extended** – 2025 Call for Proposals

**Deadline Extended** – 2025 Call for Proposals

The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is dedicated to understanding the role of sound and listening in natural habitats and human spaces. We promote public dialogue around the identification, preservation, and restoration of natural and cultural sound environments. Since our establishment in 2009, we