DCASE Opportunities
The Chicago Track
The Chicago Track: An Industry School for Film & Music
Register now for Fall 2015 programs 
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, Young Chicago Authors and Free Spirit Media are pleased to present the 2015-2016 Chicago Track, and film and music career development program for individuals ages 18-25 who wish to develop their creative and business skills with help from those currently working in the industry. Register here for more information on workshops, behind the scenes events and industry networking opportunities.

Lake FX Chicago
2016 Call for Program Proposals and Expo Exhibitors
Applications will be accepted online November 15-December 7
The Lake FX Summit + Expo is the region's largest free creative industry conference for artists and creative professionals. The 2nd annual event will take place May 13-15, 2016, and will welcome thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations for keynotes by industry leaders, professional development panels and workshops, networking opportunities, auditions, mentoring, evening showcases and the Expo resource fair. Lake FX targets emerging and established professionals in music, film, fashion, visual arts, dance, theater, culinary arts and design.

2014 DCASE Annual Report
2014 DCASE Annual Report
Now Available
The 2014 Annual Report for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is now available for download at cityofchicago.org/dcase. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the report, please contact us at 312.744.3316 or [email protected] and provide your name and mailing address.




Chicago Parks Arts Spaces Directory
The Chicago Park District has created the Chicago Parks Arts Spaces Directory, a new cultural resource that allows the arts community to discover park spaces that can be rented for culturally-focused classes, rehearsals, performances or art-making. Highlighting an initial 71 spaces across 38 neighborhoods, this directory will add more rental spaces in the coming year to encourage and foster Chicago's vibrant art scene. Chicago Parks Arts Spaces is brought to you by the Chicago Park District in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Fractured Atlas. Visit the Chicago Parks Arts Spaces Directory here.

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