FEBRUARY – AUGUST, 2026

A dynamic free workshop series designed to equip cultural and heritage nonprofits with practical tools and strategic insights to navigate today’s challenging landscape for arts and community organizations. 

June 9th, 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.

World Dumpling Fest highlights the incredible diversity of Chicago by focusing on one universally beloved food: dumplings. Found in nearly every cuisine around the globe, dumplings serve as the perfect symbol of cultural connection, bringing people together over shared flavors and traditions. But WDF is more than just a food festival. The event also showcases dozens of live performances from CCA Members representing a wide array of Chicago’s cultural communities.

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.

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.

ONGOING SINCE 2022

The Chicago Cultural Alliance facilitates regular Archives Crawls, where members of our Alliance open their archives to colleagues from various member cultural museums and archives.

These sessions provide valuable opportunities to share tips, ask questions, and build community among professionals in the field.