GRANT 2016 Maker Grant
Unrestricted $3000 and $1000 annual grants are intended to recognize two exceptional artists.
Due: March 15
RESIDENCY ACRE Residency Program
The residency supports 25 to 30 artists at a time, with 12- or 14-day residencies available.
Due: March 6
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5 Questions with... Janet Ecklebarger
In anticipation of Janet Ecklebarger’s upcoming talk “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Schedule C* (*But Were Afraid to Ask): Income Taxes for Artists” on Wednesday, March 17 at Chicago Artists Coalition asked Janet a few key questions about income tax essentials for artists. Read more >
Lake FX Rewind | Self Management Tool Kit
Artists and creative entrepreneurs need to know what it takes to make sure the business side of one’s art practice is cultivated and nurtured. Through hands-on activities, handouts, and digital tools, participants will learn to build their business toolkit for a self-sustaining career. Read more >
Singletrack: Akenya
You may have heard Akenya Seymour on Chance the Rapper’s #10Day or at one of her jazz showcases around the city. A graduate of the Chicago Academy of the Arts who went on to study jazz voice, 23-year-old multi-genre artist Akenya Seymour is a force to be reckoned with. Read more >
