Bryan Dowling

Before joining the CAC, Bryan raised more than $27 million in new partnership revenue in the last several years, including an impressive $1.2 million for a single arts property within just 28 months. His expertise spans the full spectrum of partnership development, from initial concept and pitch creation through contract negotiation and long-term relationship management. His client portfolio includes prestigious cultural properties and corporate partnerships.

Bryan and his partner Rebecca, along with their four children live in Oak Park where he coaches little league and can occasionally be found playing drums and percussion at Chicago’s music rooms.

Favorite building of chicago

I have always appreciated the quiet confidence of Aon Center. The soaring vertical lines were always a ‘welcome back’ when I pulled into the city on weekends returning from home during my college years. In 2004 it stood in a dramatic new context, ascending from behind Gehry's new Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It may be the fourth tallest building in our skyline, but it's completely comfortable in itself even if you don’t’ know that.

Bryan Dowling, Associate VP of Development ution