Community Art Orgs.

Shauna Quill, University of Chicago Presents

Describe your duties as Executive Director for a non-profit arts organization and how has your background prepared you for this position?

About a year ago I began my tenure as Executive Director of The University of Chicago Presents (UCP), the University’s professional music presenting organization. It is my first time being the “boss” and I’m enjoying all aspects of it, from artistic planning and programming, which I’ve done for years, to fundraising and marketing, which are both firsts for me. more...

Selected Chicago-City Links

Chicago Children's Choir

Creates opportunities for young students of diverse backgrounds to learn, sing and perform an eclectic repertoire of music.

Household Arts Collective

The umbrella organization for Open House Dance, Second Floor Dance, and Fusebox. Supports and promotes ways for artists of many disciplines to interact via funding and producing cultural events, while raising support and awareness for local charities.

Music Institute of Chicago

Independent community music school accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Provides music education and arts therapy.

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Selected National/International Links

Alternate Roots

Ongoing exchange of work, skills, critical analysis and information. Opportunities for enhanced visibility for new work and continuous artistic development.

Amateur Chamber Music Players (ACMP) Foundation

Supports serious attempts at perfecting amateur chamber groups in their ensemble efforts.

Arts Extention Services

Conducts local outreach and community development in Massachusetts. Also works nationally to build arts communities and extend educational and cultural resources, including publications.

Creative Communities

Expands access to serious, progressive arts instruction for youth who live in public housing.

National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts

National service organization for U.S.-based nonprofits that provide arts education.

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