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Chicago Artists Month (CAM) Chicago Artists Month (CAM), presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, highlights the creativity of artists throughout Chicago through both curated and non-juried events and programs.

Chicago Blues Festival The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

Chicago Blues Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Blues Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration. The window for receiving material is September 3 to December 31, 2013.

Chicago Cultural Center Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.

Chicago Cultural Center - Architecture and History Constructed over 100 years ago as the Chicago Public Library and a Civil War memorial, the Chicago Cultural Center reflects the best of Chicago. Red more about the rich history of the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago Cultural Center Film Application Procedures The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is accepting applications for potential film/media screenings at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago Cultural Center Visual Art Program The Visual Art Program at the Chicago Cultural Center is dedicated to presenting compelling exhibitions of fine art in all media, encompassing historic as well as contemporary art. Special emphasis is placed on emerging and underrepresented artists, particularly those who live and work in the Chicago area.

Chicago Cultural Plan In February 2012, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) launched an exciting initiative to develop a cultural plan for Chicago. Released in October 2012, the plan created a framework to guide the city’s future cultural and economic growth.

Chicago Film + Media Summit The first annual Chicago Film and Media Summit will take place in on Sunday, October 20 in the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration from November 1 to December 31, 2013.

Chicago Jazz Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Jazz Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration from Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 2013.

Chicago Music Summit The Chicago Music Summit is a new conference presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to shine a spotlight on Chicago’s innovative and thriving music scene and connect professionals with local and national industry leaders.

Chicago Revealed Chicago Revealed introduces viewers to the people and places that make Chicago what it truly is - a dynamic city with something new to discover around every corner.

Chicago SummerDance Application Procedures The 17th Annual Chicago SummerDance is now accepting music submissions.

City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower A resplendent venue showcasing the work of local photographers and artists, the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, is centrally located along the city's famed Magnificent Mile.

City Services & Rates for Filming Find out what the rates are for filming a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

City of Chicago Percent-for-Art Ordinance

Creative Chicago Expo The 10th annual Creative Chicago Expo will take place on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, 2013, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Hours will be 10:00 - 4:00 pm both days.

Creatives At Work Our Creatives at Work Music Forums bring together experts from the music industry to talk about the most current and pressing issues relative to working musicians and music business owners.

Crew and Extras Casting Calls Find out the latest casting calls in Chicago.

Cultural Advisory Council June 6, 2012 Meeting Minutes Minutes From June 6, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council Meeting.

Cultural Center Presents Application Procedures Chicago Cultural Center Presents is an ongoing performing arts series that showcases both emerging and established music, theater, dance and multi-disciplinary artists at the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues.

DCASE Theater & Dance An on-going performing arts series that showcases critically acclaimed local, national and international music, theater, dance and multi-disciplinary artists, newly commissioned works and debut performances at the Chicago Cultural Center, The Storefront Theater, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and other locations throughout the city.

Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays Application Procedures The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will except submissions for the Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays from January 1 through March 31, 2013.

Expo 72 Expo 72 is located at 72 E. Randolph St.

Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion Week A week-long celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry showcases some of its top designers and features runway shows in Millennium Park and fashion events at various locations around the city.

Film Festivals Find out what film festivals are taking place in Chicago.

In The Works Program Application In the Works is the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events' residency program and gives emerging and established performing artists the opportunity to test-drive new work in a public setting.

Loops and Variations Application Procedures Loops and Variations features the pairings of electronic music artists with new music ensembles. Presented on the stage of Pritzker Pavilion on Thursdays between June 13th and July 18th (with the exception of June 20th), and continuing inside the Cultural Center beginning September 2013, the series consists of two-set concerts and will allow audiences to recognize the similarities between the genres.

Permits for Filming Find out what permits you need to film a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Policies & Procedures Guidelines, policies and procedures.

Procurement Fundamentals 2012 The City of Chicago's Guide to Procurement Fundamentals

Public Art Collection The Chicago Public Art Collection includes more than 700 works of art exhibited in over 150 municipal facilities around the city, such as police stations, libraries, and CTA stations.

Resources Helpful links on filming in Chicago.

Sunday Salons and Classical Mondays Application Procedures Sunday Salon Series showcases a wide variety of music by local, national and internationally based classical artists, from familiar Western orchestral compositions to contemporary improvisational forms and international classical traditions. Held September through May on Sundays at 3:00 pm in Preston Bradley Hall.

Taste of Chicago - Bud Light Stage Application Procedures The window for applying to perform at the 2014 Taste of Chicago is November 1 to December 31, 2013.

Tax Incentives For Filming The Illinois Film Production Tax Credit was signed on December 15, 2008 and is effective immediately.

Wired Fridays Wired Fridays is a Mid-day dance party series featuring DJs and electronic music.

Wired Fridays Application Procedures Wired Fridays is a Mid-day dance party series featuring DJs and electronic music.

World Music Festival Chicago Application Procedures Submissions for the 2013 festival are now closed.