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March 21, 2013 -
Article
Grant of Trust: Executive Summary Excerpt
This assessment regards the MacArthur Foundation’s general operating support for Arts and Cultural Institutions in Chicago, in partnership with the Prince Charitable Trusts and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Read More
March 29, 2012 -
In the Media
"On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race"
From PBS NewsHour Read More
June 23, 2010 -
Publication
The Working Capital Loan Fund for MacArthur Foundation Arts & Culture Grantees
The Working Capital Loan Fund will provide small- and medium-sized arts and culture organizations that are MacArthur Foundation grantees the means to address cash flow shortages and form long-term banking relationships. Read More
June 23, 2010 -
Publication
Working Capital Loan Fund for Arts & Culture Grantees
MacArthur is expanding a loan fund it created as a resource for Chicago-area arts and culture organizations facing cash flow challenges. Read More
June 6, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Americans for the Arts; Arts and Economic Prosperity Launch
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton outlines the Foundation's long commitment to supporting arts institutions, especially in Chicago. Read More
April 13, 2007 -
Press release
$14 Million in New Funding to Chicago Arts and Culture
MacArthur announced that it is increasing its commitment to Chicago arts and culture, with most of the new funding dedicated to smaller organizations. Read More
February 20, 2007 -
From the field
New Fund to Help Small Chicago Arts Groups Obtain City Licenses
The MacArthur Foundation has made a $660,000 grant to support small Chicago-based arts organizations in obtaining the city’s Performing Arts Venue (PAV) License, required for most theaters with fewer than 500 seats. In order ... Read More
January 12, 2007 -
Press release
Helping Small Chicago Arts Groups Obtain City Licenses
MacArthur is creating a $660,000 fund to help small arts organizations in Chicago obtain the city’s Performing Arts Venue (PAV) license. Read More
November 15, 2005 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Investments Strengthen Arts and Culture in Chicago
Contents
MacArthur Investments Strengthen Arts and Culture in Chicago
MacArthur Support: Consistent and Flexible
Changing With the Times
A Closing Thought
MacArthur Investments Strengthen Arts and Culture in Chicago
The MacArthur Foundation is well-known for its ... Read More
November 10, 2005 -
Press release
Strengthening Investment in Arts and Culture
MacArthur, together with the Prince Charitable Trusts and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, announced nearly $3 million in new grants to 87 local arts and cultural organizations. Read More
November 29, 2004 -
Press release
Eighty-Eight Grants In Support of Arts and Cultural Organizations
Eighty-eight grants totaling nearly $1.2 million were made through the MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Prince Charitable Trusts in support of Chicago area arts and cultural ... Read More
December 12, 2003 -
Press release
Sixty-Five Grants To Chicago Arts And Cultural Organizations
The first round of grants made through the MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Prince Charitable Trusts have been made to 65 Chicago area arts and cultural organizations ... Read More
April 23, 2003 -
Press release
Fund to Support Small Chicago Arts and Culture Organizations
MacArthur has announced the formation of two special funds designed to provide more than $6.5 million in grant support to small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations. Read More