AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChicago Arts: Lit & Luz returns for its 13th year, pairing Chicago and Mexican artists through readings, performances, workshops and film, with events opening at Hyde Park Art Center and culminating at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Film: The 32nd Black Harvest Film Festival is celebrating a lineup “For Us, By Us,” while a separate Chicago indie Cinema Weekend will spotlight local filmmakers and art-house theaters. Arts & Culture: A federal jury trial scheduled for March could help decide who owns Henry Darger’s extraordinary body of artwork, created over decades in a rented Chicago room. Live Music: Chicago’s venue scene is shifting, with Forge closing as Salt Shed expands. Holiday Traditions: Christkindlmarket marks 30 years in 2026, returning to Daley Plaza and opening sites in Wrigleyville and Aurora on Nov. 20. Artist Support: Artspace Southern Illinois is accepting applications for $30,000 in arts grants.
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