Chicago Art Department

A 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, the core of what drives CAD is a 12-month residency program. Each year a group of 15 artists generate new works, programs, and exhibitions that engage the public and create conversations. 

We ask our community to “Try It!” The core of what we do is experimental, as such we constantly ask our artists to try.

We ask our community to “Make It!” An important part of what we do is to make! To push to create, and strive to finish new works. 

We ask our community to “Share it!” We produce regular exhibitions, programs, and events in order to provide regular opportunities for artists to share work.