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Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, grants, and art advising
Jobs
Calls for Artists
Spacefinder
CAC Grants
Art Advising

Chicago Artists Resource

has a new home

We remain committed to sustaining vibrant and accessible artistic communities in Chicago by offering CAR’s online resources on the Chicago Artists Coalition site. Users can still post and find calls for artists, job opportunities, and available art studio space. Emerging artists, curators, and businesses can also learn more about CAC grants and art advising services.

Jobs

Find artist opportunities and available jobs for artists in Chicago.

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title
employment type
job type
location
title Wardrobe Crew
employment type Other
job type Freelance/Contract/Temp
location
Chicago / Loop
title Woodworking Instructor
employment type Part Time
job type Permanent
location
Chicago/Rogers Park
title Data Coordinator
employment type Part Time
job type Freelance/Contract/Temp
location
Remote
Calls for Artists

Connect with businesses and individuals seeking visual and creative artists for art exhibitions, expos, writing or contests.

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title
call type
deadline type
deadline
title Artist’s Choice 2025 Art Competition
call type
Visual Art ,
deadline type Fixed
deadline
02.28.2025
title Colors 2025 Art Competition
call type
Visual Art ,
deadline type Fixed
deadline
03.31.2025
title 15th Annual “Figurative” Online Art Competition
call type
Visual Art ,
deadline type Fixed
deadline
02.24.2025
Space Finder

Search available studio space in Chicago for creative professionals and artists.

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title
space type
neighbourhood
availability
title 50-Seat Venue in Wicker Park
space type
Performance Space,
neighbourhood 1462 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
availability
Open every day and night but Friday and Saturday night
title Spacious Photography Studio
space type
Visual Artists Studio,
neighbourhood 1770 W Berteau ave, Chicago, IL
availability
24 hours
title Live Work Rental
space type
Visual Artists Studio,
neighbourhood Grand Ave and Hoyne
availability
Chicago Artists Coalition Grants
Maker
This unrestricted award opportunity honors Chicago-based contemporary visual artists work actively engages with social or environmental issues.
MAKER Grant
Coney Family Fund
This annual unrestricted grant awards an outstanding visual artist in the city of Chicago who identifies as Black or African-American.
Coney Family Fund
Spark Microgrants
These fifteen unrestricted micro-grants recognize exceptional artists working in Chicago and support the advancement of their artistic careers.
SPARK Grants
MAKER
  • Visual artists
  • Chicago-based
  • Work demonstrates focus on social and environmental
  • $3,000 grant
  • Unrestricted
CONEY FAMILY FUND
  • African American or black visual artist
  • Chicago-based
  • Work demonstrates artist excellence and experimentation
  • $5,000 grant
  • Unrestricted
SPARK
  • Visual artists
  • Chicago-based
  • ALAANA artists, Artists with a demonstrated need, Artists with a disability, or Artists who are informally trained
  • 15 $2,000 grants
  • Unrestricted
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Art Advising

Re-imagine your environment by selecting and installing original work by contemporary Chicago artists. CAC helps find the right artwork from emerging Chicago artists for your space.