2023 Chicago ChamberFest

CMA’s Chicago ChamberFest 2023

Join CMA this June for a full afternoon of programming for our Chicago-area constituents. The event will include professional development panels, networking hour, and conclude with a performance. Details below.

Panel 1:

Supporting Sound: A Conversation with Funders on Nourishing Creative Economies

1-2:30 PM

Doors Open: 12:45 PM

What can artists do to improve working relationships with funders? How do organizations measure impact? What is the best way to address changing funding streams? Hear the answers to these important questions and more from representatives of Chicago’s leading arts foundations and funding institutions.

Featuring

• Mike Angell, Director of Performing Arts, Paul M. Angell Foundation
• Kalena Chevalier, Deputy Commissioner, Cultural Grants and Resources, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
• Ellen Wadey, Program Director, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
• Zac Whittenburg, Arts Program Officer, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
• José R. Feliciano, Director of Grant Programs, Chamber Music America (Moderator)

Networking

2:30-3 PM

In-Person Participants Only

Panel 2:

Confronting Marginalization through the Power of the Creative Life

3-4:30 PM

What are the tools and best practices for creating thoughtful and lasting work? How can we use our talents and platforms to build arts equity that lasts? Join this panel of artists and arts administrations to find out what’s missing in the equity conversation.

Presented in partnership with The Wallace Foundation.

Featuring

• Alejandra Valarino Boyer, Director of Steans Music Institute, Ravinia Festival
• Caitlin Edwards, Violinist and Educator, D-Composed and Ensemble Dal Niente
• Blake-Anthony Johnson, President & CEO, Chicago Sinfonietta
• Jennie Oh Brown, Flutist and Board Member, Chamber Music America (Moderator)

Networking

4:30-5 PM

In-Person Participants Only

Performance

5-6:15 PM

Doors Open: 4:45 PM

Ensemble Dal Niente

Alexander / McLean Project

• Dee Alexander, vocals
• Steve Million, piano
• John McLean, guitar
• Jeremiah Hunt, bass