Karla “FyreMouff” Armour, T'izm Sound Productions

Creating Chicago's First Urban Recording Label

I own a record label. Those five words are impressive to almost any person I've uttered them to, and yet I inwardly cringe despite my confident delivery of this statement. more...


This Month's At Work Forums

In At Work Forums, artists and experts gather gather to discuss best practices for Chicago's creatives in music, dance, theater, visual art, and more. Join us for our September programs at the Cultural Center:

Opportunities with Local Museums – Thursday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. more...


Irene Pérez

“Do It Yourself” Does Not Mean Do It Alone

If there’s one thing that has become critical to my artist practice, it’s the drive to make things happen beyond my studio. This drive comes from a desire to both materialize my art projects and to exchange ideas and collaborate with others.

Chicago has a long and rich history of independent art spaces, most of which have been created and run by working artists. more...


Jiba Anderson, Griot Enterprises

In what ways have you become more legal-savvy in your artistic career?
Every artist has to remember that, first and foremost, art is a business. If you don't want to face that fact, then do not try to survive off of your talent. Find something else to do.

With that being said, I have learned early on that artists need to protect themselves. more...