Chicago Air and Water Show 2023: Spectacular Lineup of Aerial Performances Set for August 19-20

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights to Headline CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show, August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with… Read the full press release

Mellon Foundation Grants $6.8 Million to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Community-Generated Installations

Transformative Grant to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Citywide Community-Generated Commemorative Initiatives and Installations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mellon Foundation announced a grant of $6.8 million to The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to support the Chicago Monuments Project (CMP) and citywide community-generated commemorative… Read the full press release

Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce $11M in Grants for Chicago Arts Organizations’ Recovery

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Announces 2023 Cultural Grants, Furthering City’s Investment in Arts Recovery CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (February 2, 2023), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the 2023 DCASE Cultural Grants Program plans, including $11M to… Read the full press release

Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts

Chicagoans are invited to submit their nominations for Poet Laureate now through January 18 CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the… Read the full press release

Applications now open for the City of Chicago’s 2022 CityArts Program grants for Chicago nonprofit arts organizations

2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with the #YearofChicagoDance Chicago, IL, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (February 7, 2022) announced applications are open for the City… Read the full press release