Do you know how many beautiful murals are hidden around our ward? Get ready to find out! This year, we’re launching a 40th Ward Art Scavenger Hunt to explore and celebrate all of the incredible local art around the ward. Find all 10 public art pieces below for a chance to win a 1st, 2nd, […]
Category: Arts and Culture
Congratulations to the 2024 DCASE Grantees!
Posted onThe 40th Ward is proud to be home to so many talented artists and arts organizations. This year, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) awarded a number of those artists and organizations grants through its programs, and we’re shouting them out below: The CityArts Program The CityArts Program provides […]
2023 Congressional Art Competition
Posted onVia Rep. Schakowsky’s Office: The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District (IL-09). This competition is open to all high school students that reside in our District. The winners of each District’s competition will have their artwork displayed in […]
Announcement of the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative
Posted onIn honor of Black History Month, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is collaborating with the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice to invite the public to provide feedback on people and places of memory that help define Black Chicago heritage. Please participate in this endeavor at the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative (BCHI) […]
40th Ward Arts & Access Grants
Posted onOur office recently launched the “40th Ward Arts & Access Grants” as part of Chicago’s ward microgrant program. Passed during last year’s budget process, the program allocates $100,000 for each ward office to fund projects focused on enhancing local communities. Our ward is the first in the city to launch the microgrant initiative, which is […]
ALD. VASQUEZ LAUNCHES $100,000 ARTS AND ACCESS GRANTS IN THE 40th WARD
Posted onFirst in the City, Grants being awarded for Open Government and Art Initiatives. (CHICAGO) This week, Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) launched the “40th Ward Arts & Access Grants” as part of Chicago’s ward microgrant program. Passed during last year’s budget process, the program allocates $100,000 to each ward office to fund projects focused on […]
Ainslie Arts Plaza Opens Up Lincoln Avenue North as Gateway to Northside
Posted onRibbon-Cutting for Ainslie Arts Plaza Showcases Initial Progress in $14+ Million Area Development Investment The Ainslie Arts Plaza, located at Ainslie, Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue, officially will open on Friday, May 21, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m. With support from the Department of Planning and Development, the Chicago Department of Transportation, the […]
Lincoln Avenue North Development Project
Posted onStreet development project and vision for Lincoln Avenue Our office is thrilled to announce plans for an upcoming large-scale street development project and vision for Lincoln Avenue! With support from the Department of Planning and Development and the Chicago Department of Transportation, we are launching a reimagining of what we will be calling Lincoln Avenue […]
Ainslie Arts Plaza
Posted onOn September 2, 2020, we held our first community meeting for the Ainslie Arts Plaza, which is the first city development project that I was able to initiate since taking office. The endeavor is a realization of my vision of incorporating art into our economic development as a way to unite the community while invigorating business […]