CAC Staff

Monica Wilczak

Chief Advancement Officer

Monica Wilczak brings 25 years’ experience in individual, corporate and foundation relations to her role as Chief Advancement Officer. She previously served as the Director of Development for the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Monica is a co-founder of the Beverly Area Arts Alliance, which coordinates art-focused events and projects fostering collaboration between artists and the Beverly/Morgan Park community, serves on the board of the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL), and has a Master of Arts Administration from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Monica joined the CAC in 2023.

favorite building of chicago

Located on Michigan Avenue and surrounded by modern skyscrapers, the Cultural Center is tall and burly, epitomizing the beauty and resilience of Chicago, both inside and out. It survived the wrecking balls of the 60s and 70s that leveled countless historic buildings, only to find new life as the home to the City’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and later the recipient of a $15m historic restoration of GAR Hall.

Monica Wilczak, Chief Advancement Officer