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Burst Into Books

Chicago, IL

GIG Fund

FY2024

About

The funding for the GIG Fund will help pay the fees for artist to perform at our monthly community events starting January 2024. At each event, we will have a live performer, interactive activities and free book table. Performances will include live music, storytelling, poetry and singing. The events will be hosted in various neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. The monthly community events will all lead up to our annual literary festival entitled the Words of Wonder Literary Festival that will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Award Details

  • GIG Fund
    Grant or Award Received
  • Illinois
    Location
  • $3,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2024
    Fiscal Year of Award

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