Chicago DCASE Opportunities for Individual Artists!

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Published: December 13, 2021

Apply for New “Chicago Made” Film & TV Workforce Training Program

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 15 at 11:59pm
The Chicago Film Office at DCASE has partnered with management consulting firm XD-TECH to deliver a free workforce development program that aims to transform the region’s TV and film workforce — by offering job training and placement to Chicago residents ages 24 to 50, primarily from underserved areas of our city, to help meet the industry’s increasing demand for skilled workers. Many of the positions are entry-level* and do not require a college degree including carpenter, costumer, grip, lighting tech, production assistant and set decorator. To learn more (including eligibility criteria and pre-requisite requirements), visit www.xdtechindustry.com/chicagomade.
*Participants with previous training and/or specific pre-requisite skillsets will be prioritized in order to maximize the effectiveness of the condensed training period.

Chicago Independent Producers Lab Application

Information Session: Wednesday, December 15 at 6:00pm CST
Application Deadline: Friday, January 14 at 6:00pm CST
The 2022 Chicago Independent Producers Lab application is now open! This annual program seeks to grow the networks and skills of Chicago's emerging producers.

The next info session will be held on Wednesday, December 15 at 6pm CST. Join representatives from Full Spectrum Features and the Chicago Film Office to learn how to perfect your application.

(Photo credit: Pilsen Arts & Community House, photo by Alex Alvarez)

Apply for an Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grant

Application Deadline: Friday, January 7 at 5:00pm
Individual Artists Program (IAP) grants support the creation, development, or presentation of artwork, and professional development, for artists across all disciplines including Film & Media Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts (Theatre/Dance), Music, and Visual Arts & Design. The Individual Artists Program is in part funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. For more information, visit www.chicagoculturalgrants.org .

Call for Submissions: “Now Playing...Sights & Sounds” in the Learning Lab

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

The Learning Lab at the Chicago Cultural Center is an interactive studio that offers sights, sounds, and experiences for visitors of all ages and a wide range of abilities. It has been reinvigorated by design team Made in Englewood.

Organizations and artists from around the world are invited to submit their work to play in the sound dome and projection wall in the Learning Lab. For more information visit:

"Now Playing...Sights & Sounds" in the Learning Lab.

City of Chicago Mural Registry

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

DCASE manages the City of Chicago Mural Registry, a publicly-accessible database documenting the growing collection of murals across the city on both private and public property. Artists, organizations and property owners are encouraged to register completed murals by submitting an application. For more information about the registration, application and process, visit chicago.gov/muralregistry.

Opportunities for Businesses and Vendors

Maxwell Street Market Vendor Application

Entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers and food vendors are invited to submit applications to vend at the historic Maxwell Street Market. Opportunities are still available through December 19, 2021. More info at MaxwellStreetMarket.us.

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Nominate CULTURE SNAPS for 2022

Check out the current CULTURE SNAPS in the Chicago Cultural Center's Welcome Center and then nominate your favorite neighborhood cultural asset to be a 2022 SNAP!

CULTURE?SNAPS features people, places and things nominated and recognized for a cultural contribution to their neighborhood’s vitality. CULTURE SNAPS celebrates cultural assets in Chicago’s varied and vibrant 77 community areas. SNAPS can be given to your local puppeteer, the house on the block with sculptural installations in the yard, the neighborhood culture compiler who sends out a newsletter, the local arts supporter who your community relies upon, +++.

Know a person, place or thing in your neighborhood that deserves?a SNAP? Nominate now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QVZ87LV.

Keywords: Artists, Creatives, DCASE, grants