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
The Ukrainian National Museum presents: The Works of Yuri Olishkevych and Anatoliy Khmara
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
The Ukrainian National Museum presents: The Works of Yuri Olishkevych and Anatoliy Khmara
Paint your own Dala Pig or Dala Rooster
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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