30+ Years of Ideas and Inspiration
Culture, creativity, and connection, shared through events and experiences you won't find anywhere else in Chicago.
Chicago Humanities connects people to the ideas that shape and define us, and promotes the lifelong exploration of what it means to be human.
We bring the world to Chicago while elevating Chicago on behalf of its citizens.
We share and shape culture through one-of-a-kind content. Welcoming leading figures from across disciplines and professions, we take our audiences beyond the headlines, exploring civic and cultural concerns and new ideas in pursuit of fresh perspectives that transcend personal experience.
We fuel creativity through inventive formats, frameworks, and programming that explores human ingenuity. Uniting art and science, technology and policy, literature and media, politics, and more, we bring a world of creativity and insight to Chicago stages while elevating and celebrating talent unique to the city we call home.
We cultivate connection through social gatherings and stimulating conversations. Giving audience members direct access to presenters, performers, and each other, we provide rich opportunities for fun, casual interaction before, during, and after events.
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Financial Statements
Your charitable dollars are put to use effectively at the Chicago Humanities. You can view recent financial statements below:
Chicago Humanities Annual Report
Over the past three years, we've migrated to a truly year-round schedule, launching an annual Spring Festival and presenting programs in every season.