Program/Grant: GIG Fund

Free, accessible, and culturally enhancing concert open to all with performing artist question & answer meet and greet to follow.

Now entering its 16th year, Brite Winter continues its commitment to highlighting local and regional artists and musicians during a one-day outdoor winter festival. This application seeks support for an Art Director, whose job description includes bringing to life the annual theme; designing and constructing large-scaled outdoor installations; and leading community-based art workshops.

Buckeye Book Fair located in rural Wayne County hosts a short artist residency at the local schools. Andy J. Pizza uses music and theater to teach creativity and self-love. During the residency, Andy empowers students to see obstacles as opportunities for creative growth.

The Campanile will present "The Soul of Langston," written and performed by Daron Stewart in March of 2025. The project will include outreach to the local high school and to the middle school on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation, culminating with a public performance.

Our project aims to facilitate storytelling sessions with seniors, fostering the flow of memories and conversations in a comfortable and engaging environment. Through storytelling, we create meaningful connections and preserve the rich narratives of our elderly community members.

Just Below The Surface is an exploration of Chicago's Queer photographic history through the eyes of prolific photographers Diana Solis and Patric McCoy, whose work encapsulates Chicago’s Black and Brown LGBTQ+ communities throughout several decades. This exhibition will coincide with Chicago Art Departments 20th Anniversary and will be on view in person from September 14 - October 27, 2024.

Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) will host workshops with visiting Danish blacksmith, Lars Mørch, in September 2024, focused on traditional blacksmithing techniques and knife-making. Workshops are open to beginners and experienced blacksmiths. Motivated by his passion to share his years of knowledge and skills, Lars will also lead a demonstration of forge-welding techniques, open to all.

In a cross-industry collaboration, Joel Hall Dancers & Center, Ruth Page Center, and Graceland Cemetery will activate an underutilized public space with a free public program celebrating Chicago’s diverse dance community.

Does your Midwestern nonprofit want to present performing and visual arts activities between September 2024—May 2025? If so, consider applying for a GIG Fund grant!

In North Dakota and Minnesota, a new generation continues a centuries-old tradition.