Devoted to policy development, legislative advocacy and guiding collective political action statewide.

Article on the arts opportunities that are available to youth in the City of Chicago.

The NNAC works to build healthy, viable Chicago art communities.

Advances policy ideas designed to democratize the arts, understand how they contribute to community vitality and the practice of democracy, use the arts to build community and develop the voices of all citizens, and provide full and inclusive opportunities for participation and expression.

Conducts business workshops and other events for arts organizations. An excellent local resource for best-business practices in the arts.

The Center published a report emphasizing the importance of integrating the arts into the public education system.

Investigates ways in which the arts contribute to building a robust democracy, strengthening communities and enriching people's lives. Also advances policy ideas through research, analysis and public programming.