Phone: (312) 280-2660
Fax: (312) 397-4095

URL: www.mcachicago.org
Email: webmaster@mcachicago.org

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is to be an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social and cultural context of the art of our time. The museum boldly interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections and educational programs to excite, challenge and illuminate our visitors and to provide insight into the creative process. The MCA aspires to engage a broad and diverse audience, create a sense of community and be a place for contemplation, stimulation and discussion about contemporary art and culture.

The MCA presents about 20 different projects for about 85 performances each year in dance, theater, music and interdisciplinary performance, featuring U.S., international and local artists. MCA champions artists and the creative process, supporting innovation and the development of new projects. Audience-engaged residency activties are integrated with the public performances. The performing arts programming actively promotes diversity, featuring the voices of culturally and racially diverse artists. The MCA works with arts and community cultural organizations to co-organize and co-present about one-third of the performing arts programs, thereby utilizing the MCA as a shared resource for the city.