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Arts & Culture
Your guide to the city's vibrant cultural scene, from theater and museum reviews to artist profiles and event previews.

5 Reasons Luminarks Earns Repeat Art Collectors Looking for Surreal Mechanical Prints
Sponsored by Luminarks · Nov 13

Murder at the Strip and the Touring Comedy Career of Anna Manis
Sponsored by Anna Manis · Nov 11

What Makes Offside Captain by Esther Jade an Intriguing Forced Proximity Romance?
Sponsored by Esther Jade · Nov 10

Make a Birthday Film With Friends at a Sparks Film School Movie Making Party
Sponsored by Sparks Film School · Oct 2

4 Ways The Oxford Review Supports Emerging Writers on Their Path to Publication
For many emerging writers, the path to publication can feel increasingly narrow and challenging. The modern publishing landscape often expects authors to build their own platform and fund their own marketing, a reality t…
Sponsored by The Oxford Review· Sep 11· 5 min

The Rise of Creator-Driven Entertainment: Where BRNetwork Fits Into the New Media Landscape
The entertainment industry is shifting towards creator-driven content, where independent creators connect directly with audiences via digital platforms. BRNetwork operates within this new media landscape, reflecting the growing demand for diverse, independent entertainment and the increasing importance of individual creators.
Sponsored by BRNetwork· Sep 11· 7 min
Analysis & Trends

Beyond Books: Four Ways the Chicago Public Library Serves Makers, Learners and Families for Free
Chloe Jenkins · Nov 7

Pilsen, Rogers Park and the Loop: Choosing Your Chicago Street Art Walk, and Planning It with the City's Mural Registry
Caitlin O'Malley · Nov 6

Three Kinds of Community-Focused Indie Bookstores in Chicago—and How to Pick the One for You
Chloe Jenkins · Oct 31

Where to Find Your Literary Community: Four Chicago Bookstores and the Events That Define Them
Caitlin O'Malley · Oct 18

Navigating Los Angeles Art Submissions: A Guide for Emerging Artists
Caitlin O'Malley · Sep 29

Top 7 Fall Arts & Culture Festivals to Experience in 2026
Caitlin O'Malley · Sep 9
Explainers

Two2027 Milestones Show Chicago's Art Scene Moving Into Its Neighborhoods
Caitlin O'Malley · Nov 13

How Chicago Funds and Selects Its Public Art: A Guide to the Percent for Art Program
Caitlin O'Malley · Nov 9

One Tree in 1942, Fifty Today: How MSI's Christmas Around the World Opens Chicago's Holiday Season
Caitlin O'Malley · Nov 8

Two Roads to Public Art Funding in Chicago: The City's Percent for Art Program vs. the ART Initiative
Caitlin O'Malley · Oct 24

How Chicago Commissions Public Art: The DCASE Pathways Explained
Caitlin O'Malley · Oct 25

From the Chicago Academy of Design to The Art Institute of Chicago: How SAIC Was Built Twice
Caitlin O'Malley · Oct 23

