15
Aug
2017
The Illinois Arts Council Agency is pleased to announce the release of Fiscal Year 2018 guidelines and application materials for our open deadline programs; Artstour & Live Music, StArts, and Individual Artist Support.
Artstour & Live Music (ATLM) provides support to eligible Illinois not-for-profit organizations seeking to present Illinois performing artists, companies, or groups for performances, collaborations, or short residencies held in conjunction with performances.
Guidelines:
To access the ATLM guidelines follow this link: http://www.arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/ArtstourLiveMusic
Deadline:
Open Deadline - Grant requests for fiscal year 2018 will be accepted through May 15, 2018 for activities occurring through August 31, 2018. Applications must be received by the IACA no less than 8 weeks prior to the project starting date.
For further information about the program email Encarnacion Teruel at encarnacion.teruel@illinois.gov.
StArts provides support to eligible Illinois not-for-profit organizations, schools, and school districts for short term residencies focused on hands-on learning experiences conducted by Illinois artists, companies, or ensembles.
Guidelines:
Please read the guidelines carefully as some requirements have changed. To access the StArts guidelines follow this link: http://www.arts.illinois.gov/starts-program-short-term-artists-residencies
Deadline:
Open Deadline - Grant requests for fiscal year 2018 will be accepted through May 15, 2018 for activities occurring through August 31, 2018. Applications must be received by the IACA no less than 8 weeks prior to the project starting date.
For further information about the program email Susan Dickson at susan.dickson@illinois.gov.
Individual Artist Support (IAS) program assists Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project. The IAS program represents the Agency's continuing commitment to support the work of individual artists.
Guidelines:
To access the IAS guidelines follow this link: http://www.arts.illinois.gov/Individual%20Artist%20Support
Deadline:
Open Deadline - Grant requests for fiscal year 2018 will be accepted through May 15, 2018 for activities occurring through August 31, 2018. Applications must be received by the IACA no less than 8 weeks prior to the project starting date.
For further information about the program email Encarnacion Teruel at encarnacion.teruel@illinois.gov.
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