Person painting pink and purple artwork
An artist works in her studio using pink and purple paints. Courtesy of George Walker IV / Associated Press
Person painting pink and purple artwork
An artist works in her studio using pink and purple paints. Courtesy of George Walker IV / Associated Press

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

Person painting pink and purple artwork
An artist works in her studio using pink and purple paints. Courtesy of George Walker IV / Associated Press
Person painting pink and purple artwork
An artist works in her studio using pink and purple paints. Courtesy of George Walker IV / Associated Press

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