Programs

Anti-oppression learning and strategy for the creative community in Illinois.

Liberation Learning Lunches

Our inaugural Liberation Learning Lunches will dive into conversations about the limits – and possibilities – of systemic change in the arts and culture sector.

Each afternoon conversation features respected cultural organizers and arts professionals reflecting on some of the thorniest questions that cultural nonprofits face in this time of growing global instability: Can private philanthropy save us? What is the point of an equity audit? Will we ever escape the crushing cycles of grant reports and find true sustainability in nonprofit work?

Watch this page for updates as future lunches are announced!

Liberation Learning Group

A facilitated anti-oppression learning and strategy group for our members.

Our Liberation Learning Group offers a space for cultural sector nonprofit workers to develop a shared analysis of power, racism, and community-driven work in Illinois, and through it build relationships of solidarity and mutual empowerment for anti-oppression work across our sector. At this time, you must be an Alliance member to participate in a Liberation Learning Group.

Our first cohort is wrapping up work in Summer 2024. Watch for information about our next cohort on this page, and in the meantime, fill out this form to express interest in participating.

Our Liberation Learning work is made possible due to generous support from the National Endowment of the Arts.

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