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Minority, Women, &/or Nonprofit Owned Local Businesses: Arts & Culture Listings
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About Face Theatre | https://aboutfacetheatre.com/ | 5252 N. Broadway, Floor 2, Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:773-784-8565 | About Face Theatre advances LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture, & Humanities | |
Access Contemporary Music | http://www.acmusic.org/ | 4636 N. Ravenswood Ave #205, Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:773-334-3650 | Tickets and Merchandise | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Adler Planetarium | http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/visit/ticketing-options/ | 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 | tel:312-922-7827 | Visit the Planetarium | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
American Indian Association of Illinois (CAI Museum) | https://chicago-american-indian-edu.org/ | 5751 N. Richmond, Chicago, IL 60659 | tel:847-961-5541 | Artwork | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Anima Singers (Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus) | https://www.animasingers.org/ | 501 Hill Ave., Suite 207, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | tel:630-858-2471 | Transforming young lives through excellence in music education and choral singing. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Art Institute of Chicago | https://www.artic.edu/ | 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 | tel:847-254-5005 | Visit the Art Institute of Chicago | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Arts Club of Chicago | https://www.artsclubchicago.org/ | 201 E. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611 | tel:312-546-9750 | Private membership art club | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Barrel of Monkeys (Playmakers Laboratory) | http://www.barrelofmonkeys.org | Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:773-445-3838 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Beverly Arts Center Summer Camp | https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/ | 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655 | tel:312-235-8000 | Summer Arts Camps | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Beverly Arts Center, The | https://www.beverlyartcenter.org | 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655 | tel:773-445-3838 | Multidiscipline, multicultural center offering fine arts education, programming and entertainment for all ages. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago | https://www.facebook.com/BrazilianCulturalCenter1/ | 6342 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 | tel:312-404-7180 | The Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization whose purpose is to promote and disseminate information about the diverse cultures of Brazil. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Camp Wartburg (Lutheran Child and Family) | https://campwartburg.com/ | 5705 LRC Road, Waterloo, IL | tel:773-359-4637 | Retreats | Nonprofit that benefits Human Services | |
Center for Intrustive & Outside Art (Intuit) | http://www.art.org/ | 756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 | Tours & Visits to Intuit | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | ||
Chicago Architecture Center | http://www.architecture.org | 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:312-799-2254 | Chicago Architecture Center is the leading organization devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Architecture Foundation Field Trips & Camp | http://www.architecture.org/teach-learn/field-trips/ | 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:312-542-2477 | Field Trips, Camps, & Educational Experiences | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Architecture Foundation Tour | https://www.architecture.org | 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:312-284-1554 | CAF Tours & Exhibities | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Artistic Alliance | http://www.chicagoartisticalliance.org | 345 N. Loomis St., Suite 502, Chicago, IL 60607 | tel:312-618-9032 | Chicago Artistic Alliance's mission is to deliver arts awareness in urban communities. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Chicago Ballet Center | http://chicagoballetcenter.org | 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 | tel:312-294-3345 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Botanic Garden | http://www.chicagobotanic.org/ | 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 | tel:312-294-3345 | Chicago Botanic Gardens | Nonprofit that benefits Environment and Animals | |
Chicago Children's Choir | http://www.ccchoir.org | 78 E. Washington St., 5th Floor, Chicago, iL 60602 | tel:773-221-0227 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Ensemble, The | http://www.thechicagoensemble.org | P.O. Box 409048, Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:773-558-3448 | Offering an innovative mix of familiar masterworks and lesser-known repertoire, performed in varied combinations of instruments and voice, The Chicago Ensemble occupies a unique place in Chicago's cultural life. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus | https://www.cgmc.org/ | 5756 N Ridge Ave, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60660 | tel:773-296-0541 | Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus is an inclusive, community-based performing arts organization that creates musical experiences to entertain and enlighten, inspire change, and build community. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture, & Humanities | |
Chicago High School for the Arts | http://www.chiarts.org | 2714 W. Augusta, Chicago, IL 60622 | tel:708-894-2253 | Artwork | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago History Museum | https://www.chicagohistory.org/ | 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 | tel:312-925-2395 | Chicago History Museum | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Human Rhythm Project | https://www.chicagotap.org | 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 464, Chicago, IL 60610 | tel:312-542-2477 | Chicago Human Rhythm Project builds community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world class, innovative performance, education and outreach programs. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Chicago Opera Theater | http://www.chicagooperatheater.org | 70 E. Lake St., Suite 815, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:312-894-6263 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Sinfonietta | http://www.chicagosinfonietta.org | 70 East Lake Street, Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:312-371-0076 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra | http://cso.org/ticketsandevents/ | 67 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60604 | tel:312-491-4110 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performances | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Chicago Tap Theatre | http://www.chicagotaptheatre.com | 1624 W. Winona, Suite 2, Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:913-755-8422 | Preserves America’s indigenous dance form, to promote that dance through story-based shows and innovative presentation, to educate the community and make tap dance accessible to a broad spectrum of people and to foster relationships with other arts organizations. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
DIFFA Chicago (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS Chicago) | https://www.diffachicago.org | 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Suite 1647A, Chicago, IL 60610 | tel:312-644-6412 | Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS Chicago champions the fight to end HIV/AIDS through awareness, prevention, and the pursuit of a cure. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities and Healthcare (HIV/AIDS) | |
Design Museum of Chicago | http://www.designchicago.org | 72 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:773-267-0169 | The Design Museum hosts one exhibition at a time and at least two exhibitions per year in the first floor gallery space. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
ElevArte Community Studio Program | https://www.facebook.com/elevartestudio/ | 1119 W. Cullerton, In residence at Dvorak Park, Chicago, IL 60608 | tel:312-226-7767 | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | ||
Field Museum, The | https://www.fieldmuseum.org | 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 | Tickets to The Field Museum | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | ||
Forward Momentum Chicago | http://forwardmomentumchicago.org/ | 1530 S. State St, Unit G-01, Chicago, IL 60605 | tel:773-844-0764 | Forward Momentum Chicago provides high-quality, affordable dance education programs in the classroom and in the community to children typically not exposed to this art form with emphasis on health and fitness. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Garfield Park Conservatory | https://garfieldconservatory.org/ | 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624 | tel:312-334-7777 | One of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Gene Siskel Film Center | http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org | 164 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:800- 864-7800 | The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a curated collection of international, independent, and classic cinema reflective of Chicago’s diverse community. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Geneva History Museum | https://genevahistorymuseum.org | 113 S 3rd St., Geneva, IL 60134 | tel:630-232-4951 | The mission of the Geneva History Museum is to preserve and share Geneva’s evolving story while inspiring and engaging the community. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Gracia Inc, NFP | http://www.graciainc.org | 1341 W. Fullerton, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60614 | tel:847-727-1965 | Gracia’s mission is to economically empower young women in Guatemala. Economic empowerment is more than a paycheck: it means young women can earn income and possess both the confidence and independence needed to make financial decisions. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Harris Theater Millennium Park | https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/ | 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:202-416-8000 | Harris Theater Millennium Park Performancces | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Hyde Park Art Center | http://www.hydeparkart.org | 5020 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 | tel:312-733-7595 | Visual arts organization and the oldest alternative exhibition space in the city of Chicago | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Ignition Community Glass | http://www.icg-chicago.org | 401 N. Armour St., Chicago, IL 60642 | tel:847-702-6430 | Launched in 2014 by a group of educators, artists, and social justice advocates committed to advancing racial equity in the arts, Ignition Community Glass (ICG) strives to actively chip away at the diversity gap in glass art and expose Chicago youth to the dynamic and therapeutic elements of glass making. ICG believes in the synergy of community partnerships to serve Chicago youth. Since its founding, ICG’s partnership with Chicago’s youth-focused CBO’s and in the Chicago Public Schools continue to expand. Programming features innovative and collaborative hands-on glass art experiences, glass blowing and sculpting, glass fusing, flame-working, and mosaics. Team projects are a central component of ICG’s methodology. Projects are designed to foster a sense of community and accountability. Students are encouraged to be creative, experiment and push beyond comfort zones. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 | http://www.roadtorock.org | PO BOX 1251, Joliet, IL 60432 | tel:815-955-1247 | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | ||
Institute of Cultural Affairs | http://www.ica-usa.org | 4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:(312) 316-1818 | The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) strengthens the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities to build and implement innovative plans of action that draw upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Joffrey Ballet | http://www.joffrey.org/ | 10 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | tel:773-564-8403 | Joffrey Ballet Performances | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Know Your Chicago | http://www.knowyourchicago.org | 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 | tel:773-702-1727 | Know Your Chicago (KYC) was founded in 1948 by Mary Ward Wolkonsky as an annual tour and lecture series focused on civic engagement and participation. It was hoped that the program would deepen knowledge, understanding and exposure to the fabric of Chicago in a way that encouraged personal active involvement.
The program has continued successfully for 70 years presenting a daylong symposium in September followed by five tours that explore a wide range of issues including culture, the arts, technology, education, housing, urban renewal, and social change.
Partnership with Graham School (division of the University of Chicago) | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Lambs Farmyard | http://www.lambsfarm.org/business-attractions/farmyard/ | 14245 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 | tel:847-990-3760 | Over 300 animals who have their own names, personalities, and stories | Nonprofit that benefits People with Developmental and/or Physical Differences | |
Lincoln Park Zoo | https://www.lpzoo.org/ | 2001 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 | tel:312-742-2000 | Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it among the oldest zoos in North America. | Nonprofit that benefits Environment & Animals | |
MAKE Literary Productions | http://www.makemag.org | 2712 W. Medill Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 | tel:773-552-7440 | MAKE Literary Productions, NFP supports, promotes, and engages contemporary writers, artists, and audiences through publishing, multidisciplinary arts events, and international cultural exchange. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Mess Hall | https://www.messhall.org/ | 6932 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 | tel:847-266-5100 | Mess Hall is an experimental cultural center where visual art, radical politics, creative urban planning, applied ecological design and other things intersect and inform each other. | ||
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | https://mcachicago.org/ | 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | tel:773-661-1919 | Visit the Exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Museum of Contemporary Photography | http://www.mocp.org/ | Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60615 | tel:312-663-5554 | Photography Artwork Museum | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Museum of Science and Industry | http://www.msichicago.org/visit/ticket-prices/ | 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637 | tel:312-939-2438 | Visit the Museum of Science and Industry | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Music Inc. | http://www.musicincchicago.org | 2658 N . Harding Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 | tel:773-470-9815 | Music Inc.'s mission is to empower under-served youth through world-class music education, while building character, promoting academic excellence, and fostering community. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Music Theatre Works | https://www.musictheaterworks.com/ | 516 4th St., Wilmette, IL 60091 | tel:847-920-5360 | The mission is: to present works for the musical stage, creating a bridge for all audiences from classic works to the present day; to develop the next generation of theater professionals and patrons; and to engage the community in music, theater, and the arts. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture, & Humanities | |
National Museum of Mexican Art | http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org | 1852 W 19th St., Chicago, IL 60608 | tel:773-293-6710 | Develop, conserve and preserve a significant permanent collection of Mexican art; to encourage the professional development of Mexican artists; and, to offer arts-education programs. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Near Northwest Arts Council | http://nnwac.org/ | 2418 W Bloomingdale, # 203, Chicago, IL 60647 | tel:312-322-1700 | NNWAC is a not-profit arts organization where artists work in collaboration to design, manage and protect space for creative work that is affordable, energy efficient, durable and sustainable. | Nonprofit that supports Artists, Art, & Culture | |
Near Northwest Arts Council South | http://nnwac.org/ | 7100 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60649 | tel:630-513-5272 | NNWAC is a not-profit arts organization where artists work in collaboration to design, manage and protect space for creative work that is affordable, energy efficient, durable and sustainable. | Nonprofit that supports Artists, Art, & Culture | |
Newberry Library | http://www.newberry.org | 60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610 | tel:312-243-8908 | The Newberry collection is a portal to more than 600 years of human history, from the 15th century to the present. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Northlight Theatre | https://northlight.org | 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60076 | tel:847-679-9501 | Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Old Town School of Folk Music | https://www.oldtownschool.org/musicstore/ | 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 | tel:312-922-9410 | Old Town School Music Store: Instruments, Rentals, Repairs, & Recordings | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
PrideArts | https://pridearts.org/ | 4139 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 | tel:773-857-0222 | Utilizing stories with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender characters or themes, Pride Films and Plays develops powerful theatrics and films that speak for the community and are essential viewing for all audiences | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture, & Humanities | |
Railroad Tracks Music Academy | http://www.railroadtracksmusicacademy.org | 345 N. Loomis St., Suite 502, Chicago, IL 60607 | tel:312-618-9032 | Railroad Tracks Music is a full service recording studio, which specializes in recording, music production and sound design. Our services include recording, mixing, mastering, music production and sound design. Railroad Tracks Music specializes in music production and sound design, so crafting the perfect soundtrack to compliment the brand of the client is something we take pride in. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Ravinia Festival | http://www.ravinia.org/Page/BuyTickets | 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 | tel:773-772-6523 | Get Tickets to Ravinia Festival | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Red Clay Dance | https://www.redclaydance.com | 1507 E. 53rd St. #905, Chicago, IL 60615 | tel:773-624-8411 |
Red Clay Dance delivers new models for student learning and creative youth development work through their Community Engagement, Education and Partnership (CEEP) Programs. CEEP takes our creative work from the stage into the classroom and beyond through in-school, out-of-school and community-based partnerships models. These linkages allow us to share our unique esthetic of AfroContemporary Dance with young learners. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Red Clay Dance Shop | https://www.redclaydance.com/shop | 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615 | tel:312-454-5900 | Red Clay Dance Company lives to awaken “glocal” Artivism through creating, performing and teaching dances of the African Diaspora. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Residency on the Farm | https://residencyonthefarm.org/ | 1402 Elinor Pl., Evanston, IL 60201 | tel:773-791-5154 | Residency on the Farm offers artists of various disciplines a week to step away from busy lives and busy streets in order to focus on their work. Immersed in the rolling hills and sandstone bluffs of Southern Wisconsin’s driftless region, participants can work undisturbed for hours. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Shedd Aquarium | http://www.sheddaquarium.org/ | 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 | tel:773-324-9700 | Visit & Tour the Shedd Quarium | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Simple Good, The | https://www.thesimplegood.com | 641 W. Lake St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60661 | tel:708-408-0732 | The Simple Good is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to connect the meaning of good from around the world to empower at-risk youth to become positive activists through art and discussion. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Society of Architectural Historians | http://www.sah.org | 1365 N. Astor Street, Chicago, IL 60610 | tel:312-573-1365 | The Society of Architectural Historians is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the study, interpretation, and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism worldwide. SAH serves a network of local, national, and international institutions and individuals who, by profession or interest, focus on the history of the built environment and its role in shaping contemporary life. SAH promotes meaningful public engagement with the history of the built environment through advocacy efforts, print and online publications, and local, national, and international programs. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
South Chicago Dance Theatre | http://www.southchicagodancetheatre.com | 5540 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago IL 60637 | tel:773-883-9755 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Special Gifts Theatre | http://www.specialgiftstheatre.org | 2630 Lawndale Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 | tel:847-564-7704 | The mission of Special Gifts Theatre is to foster self-confidence, social, speech and language skills in individuals with disabilities, using educational and therapeutic techniques with the stage as the platform, integrating creativity and fun.
| Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities and Developmental &/or Physical Differences | |
St. Charles Singers | http://www.stcharlessingers.com | 311 N. 2nd St., Suite 201-B, St. Charles, IL 60174 | tel:847-866-7400 | Tickets | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture and Humanities | |
Steppenwolf Theatre Company | https://www.steppenwolf.org | 1700 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614 | tel:312-335-1888 | Steppenwolf Theatre Company strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
Territory NFP | https://www.territorychicago.org | 4637 N. Spaulding Ave., # 1, Chicago, IL 60625 | tel:773-848-7368 | Territory is young people building voice, vision and agency through the practice of design in our communities
Through Territory’s design studio programs, young people practice urban design, public art, and community planning in the neighborhoods where they live and learn. Through Territory’s partnerships young people have a seat at the table, working with local organizations and funders to strengthen communities through design. Through Territory’s apprenticeship design team model, young people find their voice and step up to lead, using design as a platform for civic engagement. Through our leadership programs young designers ages 16-21 are using the tools, resources, and power of their practice to transform their neighborhoods and the city. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities | |
West Point School of Music | http://www.westpointsom.org | 7206 S. Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 | tel:773-414-5933 | West Point School of Music's mission is to engage urban youth through music instruction and performance; cultivating artistically connected, socially conscious, productive adults. | Nonprofit that benefits Arts, Culture & Humanities |
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