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Friends of Arts Awards $120K in Artist Residency Grants for 2026
This spring, Friends of Arts announced its largest-ever round of residency funding, supporting 14 emerging artists across disciplines from ceramics to digital performance.
Chicago Youth Orchestra Joins Summer Gala Lineup
The 80-piece youth ensemble will perform alongside professional musicians at the Riverside Amphitheater on June 14.
New Voices Exhibition Draws 3,200 Visitors in Opening Weekend
The emerging artists showcase surpassed all attendance records for an opening-week exhibition at the Arts District Gallery.
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