IllinoisArtsCouncil

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/2/5746/r…

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/coalfi…

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 blackgirlsdance.org

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 no-reply@webmerge.me.

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…

The IAC announces the FY27 General Operating Support application. GOS includes optional application questions for IAC’s Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Grant. The GOS, with optional YEA, deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:59pm. Visit: arts.illinois.gov/granting-oppor…

The IAC was mentioned in a story about Gen Z employees are giving arts and culture organizations a glow up thanks to the IAC's Youth Employment in the Arts program. Many thanks to Arts Midwest / @arts_midwest - we are honored! artsmidwest.org/stories/youth-…

Galena LitFest: The Work of Poetry with Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte @ilhumanities @galena_library Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6 – 8:00pm Mąą Pįį Preserve and Center, 1221 N Ferry Landing Rd., Galena, IL Free. Hybrid. Registration is required. ilhumanities.org/events/galena-…

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS @il_cdb CDB/AIA is now accepting RFQ's from IL artists to create public art for the Illinois State University Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Normal, IL Deadline: Wed., Mar. 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Budget $195,000. cdb.illinois.gov/content/dam/so…

The Illinois Arts Council's Fiscal Year 2027 Creative Learning Grants for Schools (CLGS) is open. The deadline is Wed., Feb. 18, 2206, at 11:59pm. The application must be submitted via IAC’s Salesforce grant portal. For more CLGS details, follow the link: arts.illinois.gov/granting-oppor…

Thanks so much to @ILArts for funding us once again this year! We're grateful for your generous support. And also, a great big, happy 60th birthday! #IAC60 Thanks for everything you do to support the arts across Illinois. Here's to the next 60 years!🥂❤️

Nora Daley, IAC Board Chair, wraps up the year-long celebration that featured a vibrant social media campaign that highlighted the voices of Illinois artists, arts organizations, elected officials, and community leaders. #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #noradaley

Happy Holidays to All from the Staff at the Illinois Arts Council! Photo: Loren Wright, Art Institute of Chicago

A huge thanks to Mary McNamara Bersten, long-time IAC partner and Executive Director at the Rockford Area Arts Council, for this lovely 60th video! Thanks for all that you do, Mary! #iac60 #iac60strong #illinoisartscouncil #rockforedareaartscouncil #marymcnamarabernsten

Many, many thanks to @ohartfoundation for this beautiful 60th anniversary message! We appreciate you all so very much! So much to celebrate! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil #ohartfoundation #zhoubartcenter

IAC Council Member, John Groh, Wishes the IAC a Happy 60th! You make the difference, John! Thank you for this rousing anniversary message! We appreciate you so much! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil #johngroh #rockfordil

IAC Board Chair, Nora Daley, was interviewed by WBEZ Chicago's Elly Fishman – you can read the feature here: wbez.org/arts/2025/11/1… Photo by Manuel Martinez/WBEZ #noradaley

So grateful to Illinois State Representative Will Guzzardi for this beautiful 60th message. Thank YOU so much for all that you do for the Arts, your community and the State of Illinois! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil #willguzzardi #ILRepGuzzardi

Many thanks to Jeff Haydon, President and CEO of Ravinia Festival, for this awesome 60th message! We so appreciate you, the Ravinia staff and personnel! #iac60 #iac60andbeyond #iac60strong #illinoisartscouncil #Ravinia

The Illinois Arts Council and Illinois Humanities are counting down the days until One State in the Arts & Humanities, November 5–7 in Champaign-Urbana! SPACE IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW! #register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ilhumanities.org/onestate#regis… #schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ilhumanities.org/onestate#sched… Connect with us at OneState@ILHumanities.org