Chicago arts scene gets a $9 million boost
City Council’s budget increase for DCASE was the third highest departmental increase in the 2024 city budget.
A recent study commissioned by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events painted a dire picture for the state of the arts in the city, but an increase to the department’s budget in 2024 might be a silver lining.
Reset speaks with arts sector leaders to better understand the needs of the industry.
GUESTS: Monique Brinkman-Hill, executive director of the South Side Community Arts Center
Jenny Siegenthaler, senior program director, Chicago grants & initiatives at Terra Foundation for American Art
Erin Harkey, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Chicago arts scene gets a $9 million boost
City Council’s budget increase for DCASE was the third highest departmental increase in the 2024 city budget.
A recent study commissioned by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events painted a dire picture for the state of the arts in the city, but an increase to the department’s budget in 2024 might be a silver lining.
Reset speaks with arts sector leaders to better understand the needs of the industry.
GUESTS: Monique Brinkman-Hill, executive director of the South Side Community Arts Center
Jenny Siegenthaler, senior program director, Chicago grants & initiatives at Terra Foundation for American Art
Erin Harkey, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events