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Illinois Arts Council Announces FY2027 Creative Accelerator Fund Application Now Open in IAC’s Salesforce Grant Portal
This is a $10,000 taxable award. All applications must be submitted via the applicant's IAC Salesforce account. Deadline to apply is Wed., Oct. 14, 2026, 11:59PM
You're invited to the @artsallianceil
Illinois Creative Future Roadshow ... EFFINGHAM!
Wednesday, September 9th, 4pm-6pm
Effingham Public Library
@effinghamlibrary
200 N. Third Street, Effingham, IL
RSVP: tinyurl.com/AAISouth3
You're invited to the @artsallianceil
Illinois Creative Future Roadshow ... CARBONDALE!
Wednesday, September 9th, 10am-12pm
ArtSpace Southern Illinois @artspace304 / Artspace Southern Illinois
304 W. Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL
RSVP: tinyurl.com/AAISouth2
Northlight Theatre celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new home at 1012 Church St., Evanston, this past week.
The IAC was represented by Board Chair Nora Daley, Exec Director Joshua Davis-Ruperto, Deputy Director Encarnacion Teruel, and Director of Programs Jackie Banks-Mahlum.
As of August 7, 2026, FY27 Creative Projects Grant funds have been fully expended in all IAC regions.
Applications that have already been submitted are in-process of being reviewed in the order of submission. Notifications will be sent as reviews are completed.
As of July 24, 2026, FY27 Creative Projects Grant funds have been fully expended in the Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western and Chicago Metro regions.
Funds are still available in the Central region. arts.illinois.gov/granting-o…
ALT As of July 24, 2026, FY27 Creative Projects Grant funds have been fully expended in the Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western and Chicago Metro regions. Applications that have already been submitted are in-process of being reviewed in the order of submission. Notifications will be sent as reviews are completed. Funds are still available in the Central region.
The IAC Creative Projects Grant is Now Open!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The goal of CPG is to provide up to $12,000 to support art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.
arts.illinois.gov/granting-o…
The Illinois Arts Council announces the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Creative Projects Grant guidelines. The goal of CPG is to provide up to $12,000 to support art projects in Illinois.
arts.illinois.gov/granting-o…
The IAC celebrates Jaden Conley, our state’s Poetry Out Loud champion, who has achieved an outstanding third place nationally! Jaden, a senior at Niles West High School, rose through the semifinals, captivating audiences with his heartfelt recitations. Congrats Jaden!
Thank you to the cultural leaders who joined the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) in Springfield for the 2026 Capitol Day Reception. Partnering with the Illinois State Museum, the event on April 15 brought together nearly 200 arts organizations from all over the state.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Arts Council Announce Public Art Projects
Twenty-two projects for Illinois’ America 250 celebration will reflect diverse narratives and cultural heritage across the state.
Follow the link to the press release: conta.cc/4voOzF6.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS @il_cdb CDB/AIA is now accepting RFQ's from IL artists to create public art for IDOT Farmland rest areas in Farmers City, IL (DeWitt County) Project # 630-497-002 Deadline: Wed.,June 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Budget $40,000 cdb.illinois.gov/professiona…
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Grateful to the @ILarts Council for their support of Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival!
Proud to be a part of Illinois' thriving arts community.
IAC Board Member Hedy Ratner is marking a milestone! It's the 40th anniversary of the late Gov. Jim Thompson announcing the creation of the Small Business Development Center for Women, now known as the Women’s Business Development Center
Congrats Hedy!
Photo: Callie Lipkin
On March 5th, IAC Board Chair, Nora Daley, took part on a panel at the @cityclubchicago discussing the power of arts and culture in shaping Chicago’s future, moderated by Illinois State Representative Kim du Buclet - 5th District @kimberlydubuclet cityclub-chicago.org/event/2…
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS @il_cdb CDB/AIA is now accepting RFQ's from IL artists to create public art for IDOT Coalfield Rest Areas in Waggoner, Illinois (Project # 630-397-005) Deadline: Wed., April 29, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Budget $82,000
cdb.illinois.gov/.../rfq/coa…
The Muse Illinois Artist Spotlight: Erin Barnett of Black Girls Dance, FY26 General Operating Support Recipient
@blackgirlsdance BGD is dedicated to providing transformative opportunities through training, mentorship, and exposure.
#blackgirlsdance
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IAC Finl Reports Update
The IAC announces that the email distribution of final report instructions has begun for these FY25 grant programs:
- IAC Partnerships & Initiatives
- Creative Catalyst
- LEAD Scholarships
Check your inbox for this email from [email protected].
The IAC is delighted to announce that we have reached an astounding 10k followers on Instagram! We'd like to thank all of our followers and we appreciate all of your support! We encourage those who don't already follow us, to check us out on IG! instagram.com/illinoisartsco…
