The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports creatives and expands access to the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

Chicago, Illinois
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Healing Arts is offering all-new sessions in the City Mental Health Centers this Summer! Creative arts can help you ground yourself + build community. Sign up for free classes + workshops. Everyone is welcome: chicago.gov/HealingArts @ChicagoDCASE @ChicagosMayor
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Healing Arts is offering all-new sessions in the City Mental Health Centers this Spring-Summer to support mental wellness! 🌞 Sign up for free creative classes and workshops hosted across our Mental Health Centers. Register here: chicago.gov/HealingArts @ChicagoDCASE @chicago
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Sound meditation can help relieve stress + manage symptoms of anxiety, while allowing you to relax deeply. If you feel like this would do you some good, you should try Mecca's sessions in Cottage Grove on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Register at chicago.gov/HealingArts @chicagodcase
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This Thursday at 6:30pm! Join us for the online premiere of the 'Under the Dome' concert with Chicago's own @sparklemami & @akenyamusic at the #ChicagoCulturalCenter, performed live last October! Click below for more info and to set a notification! youtube.com/watch?v=1L0vmAj5…
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Take a mental health walk? More like - Take a healing arts session at a City mental health center near you!
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⏳ Last chance! Nominations for Designing a Better Chicago close TOMORROW (2/21) at 11:59 PM! Know a designer or organization making an impact in Chicago? Nominate them now → designchicago.org/grants/des…
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There's still time to come skate! ⛸ The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is open through February 2 with high temperatures in the 30s and 40s over the next week! 🌞 Rent our skates or bring your own. Reserve your skating sessions at MillenniumPark.org. Presented by Discover.
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The DFSS warming centers are open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. this week. The Garfield Center at 10 S. Kedzie is open Tues, 1/21 as a warming center from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. You can find all the city warming locations at: bit.ly/4gb2fLv
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Interested in receiving up to $250,000 to support construction or renovation of your small business? Neighborhood Opportunity Fund applications are open through Feb. 14. Attend an online info session tomorrow, Dec. 5, to learn more — visit Chicago.gov/NOF for details.
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Inspiring visit to Mujeres Latinas en Acción, where we had the honor of presenting them with a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of our continued investment in the 25th Ward. Mujeres is a true pillar in our community, empowering Latinas through vital services that reflect their culture and values. Since 1973, they have been a leader in providing support for survivors of domestic violence, advocating for reproductive health, and developing future leaders. We’re proud to support organizations like Mujeres, who continue to lift up and advocate for community members in need.
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Healing Arts Chicago offers free arts services to support mental health + wellness at Chicago’s Mental Health Center. Sign up for classes & workshops incl. yoga, sound & body meditation, music, painting, poetry, writing, and storytelling: bit.ly/HealingArtChicagoEven… @ChicagoDCASE
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#ArtsforEveryBody takes on the national @PublicHealth conference✨ Grateful to have had the opportunity to present alongside Dr. Pascale Ife Williams & Alisha Warren on Healing Arts Chicago — a collaboration between @ChiPublicHealth & @ChicagoDCASE!
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Session 4 of Healing Arts Chicago is live! Shannon Harris is back leading his Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Spa© on Mondays and Thursdays at our Englewood Mental Health Clinic. 🎶 🎧 Visit bit.ly/HealingArtChicagoEven… to learn more about the classes and sign up! @ChicagoDCASE #Arts
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*FREE screening* See the @betplus movie, KEMBA! Pre-screening will be a reception to raise awareness on mass women’s incarceration & support for the Free Michelle West campaign & post-screening will be a LIVE convo with Kemba. Learn more & get tix here: bit.ly/3AmIscx
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Don't miss a unique opportunity to learn from avery r. young, Chicago's first Poet Laureate. avery will lead his last “chi-soul workshop” at the Austin Branch on Nov. 3. The workshop is designed for any writer, from beginners to experienced. Register: bit.ly/chisoulws
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Welcome to #TheaterSeason, Chicago! 🎭 Chicago is a hub for world-class theater, from storefront theaters to iconic stages, and this fall and winter is the perfect time to check out what's on stage. Explore all the shows at theaterseason.com @chicagodcase @ChicagoPlays
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“The People’s Art Collection” at Midway Airport is a celebration of a more beautified Midway, and the soul of Chicago is reflected in each creation. 

Thank you to every artist and creative for their amazing and inspiring contribution.
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From Albany Park to South Shore, arts and culture orgs have tapped into DPD grants to fund their rehab and construction projects. Hear from DPD and @ChicagoDCASE staff about grant opportunities and how your org can apply Wed. 10/23 at 1:30 pm. RSVP: bit.ly/DPD-DCASE-Webinar
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Incredibly joyful celebration of the Warehouse at its Landmark Dedication Block Party on Saturday. So much work to get it protected, but worth every minute! 📸: Ward Miller / Preservation Chicago @ChooseChicago @ChicagoDCASE @AldConway
DON'T MISS! The Warehouse Landmark Dedication Block Party The 2023 Chicago 7 Most Endangered where Frankie Knuckles Created House Music! Saturday, October 5 12 to 5 pm 200 Block of S. Jefferson choosechicago.com/event/the-… 📸:@Chrucky and Frankie Knuckles Foundation
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Join us for a night of live music under the world's largest Tiffany glass dome with @sparklmami & @akenyamusic + Chicago Fair Trade Clothing Swap! Thursday 10/24 6:30pm. — FREE! RSVP requested. Learn more below! eventbrite.com/e/dcase-prese…
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