2023 DCASE Impact Report

Look what we accomplished together in 2023!

2023 DCASE Impact Report

 

Upcoming Events

Dance Residency Open Studio Series (Chih-Jou Cheng pictured)

Dance Residency Open Studio Series

Through June, Second Tuesday of each month

Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration (Common pictured)

Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday–Sunday, July 18–21






The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago.