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Year of Public Art

2017

Chicago Cultural Center & Citywide

DCASE Homepage > Year of Public Art

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have designated 2017 the "Year of Public Art" with a new 50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project, the creation of a Public Art Youth Corps, a new Public Art Festival, exhibitions, performances, tours and more -- representing a $1.5 million investment in artist-led community projects.

Grant support provided by Allstate Insurance Company and Terra Foundation for American Art

Chicago

Cultural Affairs and Special Events

DCASE supports creatives and expands access to the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

Year of Public Art

2017

Chicago Cultural Center & Citywide

Chicago Public Art Plan

Public Art Festival

50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project

Kerry James Marshall Mural at the Chicago Cultural Center