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Backstage at Lollapalooza, Chicago artist and community activist Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez met with Vocalo to discuss her experience teaching kids about hip-hop at "Kidzapalooza" and more.
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Money will be distributed two ways, including via a new Chicago Arts Recovery Program with applications now open.
B'Town Jazz Festival to feature national talent, debut pieces
Chicago announces Arts 77, a huge increase in arts funding, with $60 million for artists, concerts and new public art at O’Hare Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune © Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune An image of Chicago's Picasso sculpture is on display in a window O'Hare International Airport in April 2020. The Arts 77 plan will include funding for public art as part of the airport's expansion. In the biggest show of civic support for the arts in years, if not decades, City of Chicago officials are expected to announce Tuesday a major new initiative called Arts 77, drawing its name f...