MacArthur Foundation

“Even before the downturn, arts and culture organizations in Chicago saw cutbacks in public financing. Now they are reporting reduced ticket sales and increased costs for out-of-town tours.

“In response, MacArthur has increased our annual operating support for arts and culture groups in Chicago. And our $68 million foreclosure initiative responds to local needs resulting from the economic crisis, which threatens to disrupt hard-won progress in some of the city’s most challenging neighborhoods.”