Pioneering authentic and thought-provoking programs that connect, support and promote a more diverse and inclusive Chicago.
Alliance Programs
Our public programs invite Chicago residents and visitors to explore the city’s neighborhoods through interactive and meaningful cross-cultural experiences such as our Inherit Chicago Festival, World Dumpling Festival, and Stories of Im/Migration: Chicago.
INHERIT CHICAGO
Inherit Chicago is happening now! This month-long festival of intercultural art, ideas and performance at neighborhood heritage institutions. It is the first and only intercultural festival that highlights the rich diversity across the city’s neighborhoods, and promotes cultural and community understanding. Visit the website at https://www.inheritchicago.org to view and register for events.
Explore Events & Exhibitions
Vibrant, engaging, and meaningful experiences that champion cultural heritage and encourage intercultural collaboration.
Remembering Killing Fields Exhibit
D-Day Warriors: American Indians in the Military
Exhibit: Stunning Stories in American Indian Jewelry
Illinois Native Veterans Group: Mural Unveiling at John Hancock Center
First Nations Film and Video Festival
German History: Konflikt, Kultur & Kabarett In Weimar, 1919 to 1933
Pop-Up Cafe: Swedish Cheesecake Day
“Tsatsiki, Dad and the olive war”
Visions of Home: Celebrating the Art of Leonard Peltier Exhibit Opening Reception
November Weekend Crafts – Mitchell Museum
Membership
Creating new and unique connections that amplify voices and ideas across Chicago’s cultural heritage institutions.
Support
Our programming explores and validates new models for cross-cultural engagement that combats indifference and creates opportunities to increase investments back into neighborhoods and communities.
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