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.
World Dumpling fest
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with cultural performance, art, and of course, dumplings!
Conservation & Collections
The Conservation & Collections program works with our membership to ensure that cultural heritage collections, which tell the story of Chicago’s communities, remain properly conserved and accessible to the public.
Explore Events & Exhibitions
Vibrant, engaging, and meaningful experiences that champion cultural heritage and encourage intercultural collaboration.
George Kokines: Layers Revealed
Modern TRADITIONS Curator Statement – American Indian Center
Reaching For The American Dream: The Greek Story In America Exhibition Gifted by Angela G. Paterakis
Remembering Killing Fields Exhibit
Summer German Language Classes
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Late Bloomers Art Exhibition
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
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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We will keep you up to date on the Alliance’s programming and the diverse activities happening at our Core Member sites throughout the Chicagoland area