Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces Artist Fellowship Application/Guidelines
The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2020 Artists Fellowship Program. The program's intent is to enrich and strengthen the state of Illinois by supporting accomplished Illinois artists who are the foundation of Illinois' creative environment. The Artist Fellowship Program recognizes exceptional artists who have created a substantial body of work throughout their career by providing awards to support continued artistic growth.
The IACA will provide a limited number of $15,000 awards across the several discipline categories.
The application deadline is October 31, 2019. To learn more and apply visit the IAC website.
Community Arts Access Grants
Are you looking for other arts grants opportunities? The Sun Foundation, in collaboration with the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, awards Community Art Access Grants each year.
Grants can be used for artist’s fees, art supplies, artist’s transportation and software to be used directly for the program/project. Artist fees are a top priority.
Projects must be for non-profit groups, organizations, schools and individual artists with projects and programs that are presented from February 4–August 31, 2020.
The program is funded by an awarded grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency and matching funds from local business and individual donors.