ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
We pioneer thought-provoking and collaborative cross-cultural programs to build a more vibrant and inclusive Chicago
ACTIVATING HERITAGE
CONFERENCE
MARCH 10th, 2026
An annual capacity-building conference and workshop series for Members of the Chicago Cultural Alliance and other arts & culture professionals throughout the region.
Our next conference will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 on the UIC Campus.
MOSAIC
Coming 2026
MOSAIC is the annual benefit for the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA) that expresses our mission of cultural inclusion and equity. The CCA traces its origins to the Field Museum’s Cultural Connections program founded in 1998.
JOURNEY CHICAGO
OCTOBER 2025
A citywide, intercultural festival of art, ideas, and performance, hosted annually in October.
Journey Chicago 2025 included 13 events across more than 9 Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs with 28 collaborating organizations.
WORLD DUMPLING FEST
A celebration of Chicago’s diverse cultural communities through musical performances, art, and of course, dumplings!
World Dumpling Fest most recently was held on Saturday, 21st 2024 in Logan Square. Click the button below to view the archived page for a list of cultural performances and vendors.