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Bustling Spaces supports artists, community groups and creative businesses to manifest their vision, access resources, and tell their stories.
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Solopreneurs, what cures loneliness? Join a group of organizational founders who know exactly what you're going through! 💫 I joined the @bustlingspacesllc Collective Catalyst Cohort to meet and work alongside founders like me who work daily to bring arts and creativity to our communities. It's been an honor to meet and co-conspire with @the.blkroom, @chi_brations, @isproacademy, @chicagowindycityramblers. 💡 💸 This week, we're launching our collective fundraising campaign to ask our networks to support our work going into 2027. You can donate to our campaign at bustlingspaces.com/we-are-one-2026. Link in bio.
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AFW DAY 2 -FRIDAY 10/2 Enter the cipher—and the dance floor! We’re proud to present an Afrofuturist dance party featuring: Duane Powell CTRL Zora Harlem Masimba With special guest nxtlvl (Udochukwu Anidobu) Nova Zaii performing with his Nova Portals™ Friday, October 2 at 8 PM 4622 S. King Dr., Bronzeville FREE99! eventbrite link in bio #AfrofuturistWeekend #TheCipher #ChicagoMusic #Bronzeville
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AFW DAY 1 - THURSDAY 10/1 Afrofuturist Weekend opens with performances by the 2026 Dark Matter Residents and the panel “What Is the Cipher in 2026?”, moderated by author Ytasha Womack Who will be signing her new books “The Afrofuturist Evolution: Creative Paths to Self-Discovery” & “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” Thursday, October 1 at 6 PM The.BlkRoom 4015 W. Carroll Ave., Unit 204 FREE99! eventbrite link in bio #AfrofuturistWeekend #TheCipher #DarkMatterSeries #ElasticArts
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ChiBrations has a new show on @lumpenradio! Tune in today and hear exclusive, prerecorded interviews w/ @cassiustae and @cwjams! Plus, we are digging in our archive to revisit @iamadamness’ original, “Have A Good Time” recorded live in the ChiBrations Recording Series back in 2018. Tune in 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2-3p On 105.5FM or press play ▶️ at www.lumpenradio.com Catch Cassius Tae and @thewritersroomchi #TONIGHT at @southsidesanctuarychi - 9/5, 6-9p Catch Clif Wallace at @artspubliclife Arts Lawn for his curation of their Monday Jazz Series - 9/14, 7p #thesceneisbubblin 🫧🫧🫧
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How is your money working to help #scale your business? Finance is a core one of the @UniversityCoWork 12 Business Pillars because sustainable growth requires strong capital management. Our ecosystem brings together solid finance resources as well as strategists, analytical leaders, and tacticians who actively help clients build financial capacity. @VirtualAccelerator A few examples include: @ChamaCapital / @ChristineSaffold (Chicago Office) as they connect business owners to funding opportunities. @BustlingSpaces / @HenryWishcamper / Evin Marie / Kimeco Roberson / Lynn Barlow / Paige Brown (Southland Office) as they connect businesses and community groups to resources. Ayoosh Consulting / Aisha Ismail (Chicago Office) as they help businesses and non-profits with development. Chicago Safe Money Expert LLC / @LaRoyMack (Southland Office) as they use The MACK Method to help clients with retirement planning. Corrigan Consulting Services LLC / Corrigan Nadon-Nichols (Chicago Office) as they empower cooperative, member-owned, and worker-owned businesses with expert financial planning and capital fundraising. JAH Financial Consultants, Inc / @Dr.StevenDavis (Southland Office) as they drive total business development and secure families through comprehensive tax, estate, and insurance planning. @PNGAdvisorsOfficial / @OmariKamal (Chicago Office) as they help “small business owners understand their numbers, increase profitability, and build a financially sound path to exit.” Come build your foundation with us at @UniversityCoWork / @UniversityCoWorkSouthland #BusinessFinance #UniversityCoWork #VirtualAccelerator #12BusinessPillars 12 Business Pillars: Ideation, Digital Marketing, Accounting, Legal, Innovation, Operations, Sales, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, People, Scale
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Thank you for being part of the Blondena’s HEIRS journey! Over the past year, you’ve helped us grow a community committed to preserving Black property, strengthening family legacies, and creating more opportunities for families to talk openly about inheritance and generational wealth. Now, we’re thinking about what comes next—and we’d love for you to be part of it. Join us on Monday, August 31 from 6:30–8:30 PM for Build with Blondena’s HEIRS, a fun and informal evening at Stoviink Creatives (6900 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL). We’ll share more about where Blondena’s HEIRS is headed, introduce you to the people behind the work, and talk about ways our community can become more involved in this next chapter—from volunteering and sharing your expertise to exploring deeper leadership and Board engagement. We’ll have light bites, shopping at @stoviink, and an exciting raffle announcement. Food will be available first come, first served, so come early! RSVP at the link in our bio! #BlondenasHEIRS #StoviinkCreatives #BuildWithUs #ThankYou #SupportLocal We’re proud to partner with @stoviink, a Black women-led creative house rooted in culture, commerce, and community.  At the heart of our collective are two visionary founders with a shared passion for the creative & performing Arts, storytelling, and Black excellence.  Shop Stoviink’s beautifully curated collection in store and learn more today at stoviink.com! Four Women Fragrance is named for the Nina Simone classic that gave voice to the many facets of Black womanhood, this fragrance moves the same way: bold up top, warm through the middle, grounded at the base. Top: Amber Middle: Coconut, Cinnamon & Vanilla Base: Sandalwood, Cedar Available for purchase now through Aug. 31 (*limited supply*). Support Stoviink and shop today at 6900 S. Stony Island Ave! #BlondenasHEIRS #Stoviink #BuildWithUs #ThankYou #Support
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On August 13th, the #RedLineJazzProject stopped in Argyle 🚂✨ Featuring: Tzu-Tsen Wu (@tyzztsen) Daniel Crane (@cranedrum) Chamni Sripraram (@zpraram) Thank you all for joining us! Curated by our artist in residence, Fareed Haque (@fareedhaque) the Red Line Jazz Project brings live jazz performances by local musicians to Chicago’s Red Line stations, turning routine commutes into moments of cultural connection and community. Celebrating Chicago’s jazz heritage while making music accessible in everyday public spaces. Supported by: @elevated_chi @bustlingspacesllc @chicagocta Red Line Jazz Project is presented with the generous support of Paul Angell Foundation, Elevated Chicago, MacArthur Foundation, The Chicago Transit Authority, and The Chicago Fund for Safe And Peaceful Communities.
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#TONIGHT we’re at THE PORTAL!👇🏽 Theme: THE ART OF CURATION AND PLAY Experimental Station 6100 S Blackstone Ave | 7-10p FREE, 21+ We look at ALL ARTISTS as evolving curators of space and programming. Join us today as we explore curation through dialogue and play. Come out and spark your own curatorial dreams ✨ 🫧Hear from @samthousand on the evolution toward open submissions for curators at THE PORTAL. 🫧Explore the various components of DIY curation with @livroskos in an interview and Q&A. 🫧Play with @rareplayersociety for a one of a kind game night activation. 🫧Express yourself with the live band in our jam session led by @jvvvvvvv_music. 🫧Get engaged with a community builder curated by @goodlookinoutchi. *** All of this and SO MUCH MORE happening tonight. We’ll see yall there!!
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THE PORTAL returns this coming Tuesday with a little programming, and a whole lotta play! This one is for (aspiring) cultural curators and space makers Experimental Station - 6100 S Blackstone Ave 7-10p | FREE, 21+ 🫧Community Builder - @goodlookinoutchi 🫧Art Wall - @fadingroyalty 🫧House Band - @jvvvvvvv_music 🫧Artist Resources - @bustlingspacesllc 🫧Help Desk - @artsallianceil 🫧Gaming Activation - @rareplayersociety 🫧DIY Curation - @livroskos 🫧Community Infrastructure - @samthousand 🫧Vendors & Food Come for the activations, stay for the community. In partnership with @expstation. Made possible by @fieldfoundation.
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🗣️🗣️ We ALL need a Paige! She’s the resource queen with a heart of gold! 💛 Paige Brown is a vocalist, pianist, composer, arts consultant, and educator whose work centers on creating opportunities and support for Chicago artists and arts organizations. With experience in grant writing and development, proposal review, and performing arts residency coordination, Paige is passionate about helping emerging and underrepresented artists access funding, expand their platforms, and navigate the arts landscape with greater confidence. A former bilingual educator with over 15 years of experience, she brings a deeply people-centered approach to her work—meeting artists where they are and cultivating spaces rooted in joy, curiosity, growth, and possibility. When she’s not supporting the creative community, Paige finds joy in communing with plants, witnessing others grow, and reconnecting with the playful practices that first led her to Music. Come holla at her tonight! ✨ #grantparty #toocreativechi #funding #grants #chicagoarts
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The ChiBrations App is almost at 1000 organic users! 🤯 Update your profile on the ChiBrations App RIGHT NOW to prepare for updates through the rest of the year! New features released Aug’26 🙌🏽: - New and Improved Event Submission Form - Artist Directory - Profile Hashtags, Searchable in the Directory - In-App Live-streaming Capabilities We have been working hard behind the scenes to get these updates right. New features are rolling out starting now through the end of the year! Talk soon😘 #thesceneisbubblin 🫧🫧🫧
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Happy Friday!! 🎉 We are suuuuper excited to announce the voices of this month’s Grant Party!! 🥳✨ We’ll be joined by Paige Brown + Sasha Ongtengco — two women who are movers, shakers, connectors, and advocates for creatives in the bestest way! Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing more about these powerhouse women and what they’re bringing to the party. Trust us — this is ONE Grant Party you do not want to miss. 👀 Come learn. Come connect. Come celebrate with us! 🥂🎈 Link in bio to RSVP!
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