April 10, 2025
Creative Chicago Expo
20+ Workshops | 100+ Vendors | 40+ Consultants
Presented by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
The Creative Chicago Expo connects individuals and organizations working in all creative fields -- music, film, fashion, theater, dance, literary and visual arts, design and new media -- with funding, space, housing, business and social resources. Admission to the Expo and all workshops is free and open to the public.
Last year more than 5,500 people participated in the free, day-long event that takes place throughout the Cultural Center. This year’s Expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors, 25 workshops, and the return of “Consult-a-thon”, with 40 consultants available for one-on-one appointments. Local and national specialists in social media, public art, performance marketing, fiscal sponsorship, and website design join space and housing developers, community development organizations, and legal and insurance providers.
Location
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington
Admission
FREE ADMISSION!
Agenda
The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center.
WORKSHOPS
Presented by top local and national service providers.
- Authentic Arts Marketing
- Contemporary Approaches to Promoting Art
- DIY Web Basics
- Imagination Training
- The New Normal: Delight your Donors
- Self-Promotion for Performers
- Sell Yourself without Bragging
- Using Social Media
CONSULT-A-THON
Pick an expert on something you need -- career coaching, legal or accounting issues, portfolio or grant review, casting agents, even organizational development and business issues for non-profits. Schedule a 45 minute appointment for one-on-one consulting for only $15. Over 40 consultants will be available for appointments.
Events
Learn how to broaden, deepen, and diversify your audiences. Find out about upcoming learning opportunities presented by arts service providers, area colleges and universities, and arts agencies.
Upcoming Events
How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Flickr
Website Planning, Design and Usability
Marketing and Branding
How to Partner with Your Local Chamber of Commerce
How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Websites, Group Texting, and Text-to-Give Technology
Identity Imperative
How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Social Networking Tools and Geolocation Services
Building Successful Campaigns
How Nonprofits Can Successfully Launch and Maintain a Blog on WordPress
2011 Chicago Social Media Summit
American Marketing Association’s Marketing Workshop 2011
Basic Blogging
Nonprofit Social Media All Stars
Strategies for Excelling in a Fast-Changing World