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Forty years after her initial vision, IAC Council Member Peggy Montes, expressed her immense joy at seeing the groundbreaking of DuSable Park after decades of perseverance. Peggy is the founder of the Bronzeville Children’s Museum. Congrats! Photo: City of Chicago Livestream

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As Illinois marks America’s 250th anniversary, we’re gathering input from organizations statewide on their activities, challenges, and priorities beyond 2026.
Kindly take the 12–15 minute survey: https://t.co/whd5RXh10y

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The Illinois Arts Council congratulates Nora Daley, IAC's Board Chair, on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). The accolade, presented by NASAA 1st Vice Chair and Florida Senator LaVon Bracy Davis. #IAC

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AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS @il_cdb CDB/AIA is now accepting RFQ's from IL artists to create public art for for the IL Department of Transportation National Trail Rest Area in Effingham County, IL.Project #630-636-003 Deadline: Wed.Dec. 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Budget $31,000

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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

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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: https://t.co/L3a5lHjKoY

[IllinoisArtsCouncil @ILarts]

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: https://t.co/5SGPkX1wZ0

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@ArtsAllianceIL
Illinois Creative Future Roadshow ... EDWARDSVILLE!
Tuesday, September 8th, 10am-12pm
Edwardsville Public Library @edwardsvillelibrary
112 S. Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL
RSVP: https://t.co/EtRR1AgVuu
IAC Program Director, Angelique Grandone, will be there!

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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.

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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.

[IllinoisArtsCouncil @ILarts]

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. https://t.co/iPjqrjfwGn

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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.
https://t.co/iPjqrjfwGn

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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.
https://t.co/zBhrInepIK

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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!

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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.

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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: https://t.co/W4vcYbvYEu.

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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 https://t.co/mo15jXHaOz

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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.

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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

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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 https://t.co/MkdJurJFM6