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States are realizing the competitive advantage of arts and culture locally, nationally and globally. In a bill under consideration, IllinoisArtsCouncil would be part of a Creative Economy Task Force to attract creative businesses, increase content export and more: shorturl.at/dlxF2

IAC's very own 2024 Sculpture Fellow, Natalia Villanueva Linares, has an installation, Land of Duel 11, now on view at @HeavenGalleryChicago til July 14th! 1550 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd floor, Friday & Saturday 1-6 pm, Sunday 1-5pm

Interested in being an IAC Grant Reader? Each Grant Reader commits to a review process consisting of a training webinar, reviewing applications through an online platform within a four-week period. Visit our home page for more info: arts.illinois.gov

The Illinois Arts Council is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2025 Creative Catalyst Grant. This is a new grant program to support arts-related projects, programming, events and/or professional development. Award Amount: Up to $12,000. arts.illinois.gov/content/dam/so…

Final GOS & YEA DROP-IN, Tues, July 16 at 1PM! illinois.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser…

We are empowering artists and cultural organizations with $31 million in Human Rights and Arts & Culture funding, including a $12 million Artist Relief and Works Fund. Support the arts.

DEADLINE REMINDER! FY25 General Operating Support & Youth Employment in the Arts, grant application deadline: Friday July 19, 2024 at 11:59PM. Follow the link for more information: arts.illinois.gov/.../general-op…

The Art-in-Architecture Program of the Capital Development Board Request for Qualifications to Illinois artists to create permanent public art for Spoon River College in Macomb, IL. Project budget: $26,000 Deadline: Aug. 30, 2024, 3pm cdb.illinois.gov/professionalgr…

Are you an Illinois filmmaker with a narrative feature in the works? Apply by Aug. 16 for CIX:Lab, our year-long feature film development lab with hands-on workshops, an opportunity to pitch in front of industry experts, & more: chicagofilmfestival.com/industry/lab/

Congratulations to FY22 IAC Arts Fellow, edra soto, for her 2024 Joyce Award! Along with The Sculpture Center, Puerto-Rican-born, Chicago-based artist will collaborate with Latinx artists to create her first major Midwest project outside of Chicago. joycefdn.org/news/2024-joyc…

The Art-in-Architecture Program of the Capital Development Board Illinois Capital Development Board has announced a RFQ to Illinois artists to create permanent public art in Carterville, IL Link to Capital Dev. Board website: cdb.illinois.gov/.../commission… Link to the RFQ document: cdb.illinois.gov/.../rfq/john-a…

The IAC staff attended the 2024 Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability Conference in Seattle, July 29 - Aug. 2. We were given amazing access to ideas, information & access to the field of cultural accessibility solutions. Thanks to Doug Johnson from McClean County Arts Center!

Illinois State Fair 2024 The IAC is creating a special mural, named ‘Belonging’, made by the best little artists in Illinois! Come see us in the First Lady’s tent! Follow the link for more details: statefair.illinois.gov

FINAL FY25 Creative Catalyst Grant DROP-IN Session #3, Fri., Sep, 6, 2024, 12-1:00PM. Drop-in sessions are one-hour sessions that have no agenda. Participants may ask questions of the participating Programs staff and get answers in real time. illinois.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser…

Opportunities for Artists: Sculpture Request for Proposals, Deadline: September 26 The City of Crystal Lake is seeking proposals from Artists for the commissioning of an original art sculpture. Contact Nick Hammonds, Deputy City Manager, for info: [email protected]

Golden Egg: is a new artist-led initiative strengthening financial security for freelance musicians. Golden Egg is giving out $50k in retirement matching grants to Chicago artists aged 20-65. Apps open through Nov. 1. Apply at goldeneggchicago.org.

Join the Illinois Arts Council as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud® throughout Illinois this school year. Poetry Out Loud lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. Follow the link for more details: arts.illinois.gov/granting-oppor…

CPS is developing a new plan to advance accessible, equitable, and high-quality arts education & they need your input. Join for an in-person roundtable discussion to share your experiences and aspirations for the future of arts education. Please RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jbjxV…