Uplifting Chicago’s Performing Artists
Recognizing and supporting mid-career performing artists in the Chicago Region.
About the Platform Awards
Walder Foundation’s Platform Awards support and recognize accomplished Chicagoland mid-career music, theater, dance, and interdisciplinary performance artists who enrich the City’s creative and civic landscape through a commitment to honing their craft and meaningful community engagement.
Meet the 2024 Platform Award Recipients
The inaugural cohort includes twelve music, theater, dance, and interdisciplinary performance artists who are engaging the greater Chicago community.
Walder Foundation Announces the Platform Awards
Walder Foundation’s Platform Awards fills a vital funding gap and provides essential resources to advance the work of mid-career artists shaping the future of Chicago’s performing arts.
Twelve recipients receive an unrestricted grant of $200,000 each paired with ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, deepening the Foundation’s commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable cultural sector in Chicago.