Upcoming Events
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Dance Residency Open Studio Series
Through June 21
Dance Studio, 1st Floor North
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Sundance Institute x Chicago
Panel Discussions and
Master Classes
Sunday, June 30, 10:30am-6:45pm
Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North
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Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, June 30
9am-2pm
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Featured Services and Programs
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Millennium Park
Discover an Urban Icon of Beauty and Culture
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Chicago Cultural Center
The People’s Palace
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Event Dates
2024 DCASE Events
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Chicago Farmers Markets
Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Plants, Flowers, Baked Goods, Rare Finds and More
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Opportunities
Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations
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Special Events Permit Application
Outdoor festivals, street and art/craft fairs and athletic events
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Chicago Public Art Program
Chicago Artist Registry, Public Art Projects and Public Art Collection Highlights
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Chicago Film Office
Information for Filmmakers and Film Lovers
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Clarke-Ford House
Chicago’s oldest house
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Partnership Opportunities
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Chicago Made
Empowering creatives. Strengthening communities.
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The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago.
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