Since 1999 the Illinois Arts Council has been making program guidelines and application forms accessible online in Hypertext format and downloadable as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file.
The newest version PDF files allow users to download forms to their own computer, complete and print them.
To view and complete PDF documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
software - version 5.0 or later. If you do not have a copy, Macintosh
and Windows versions Acrobat Reader may be downloaded free of charge from the
Adobe Web Site.
Submitting the Application Form
Applicants should refer to the program guidelines as they fill out the application form.
Application forms may be downloaded, completed, printed out and mailed. The completed application form must be mailed to the Illinois Arts Council in hard copy format as part of the application package.
Mail all applications
to:
ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL
JAMES R THOMPSON CENTER
100 W RANDOLPH - SUITE 10-500
CHICAGO, IL 60601
(Your application may be hand-delivered to the above address M-F 8:30A-5:00P)
We will be adding program guidelines and applications on a continuing basis.
Please note: If problems occur, please contact the Web Master.
For all Open Deadline Grants - contact the appropriate program
staff prior to submitting an application for an update on availability
of funds.
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Non-matching Fellowships of $7,000 and Finalist Awards of $700 are awarded to Illinois artists of exceptional talent in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to the arts. Awards are based upon the quality of works submitted and the evolving professional accomplishments of the applicant.Tthe Artists Fellowship Program operates on a two-year rotating cycle. The following discipline categories will be reviewed in even-numbered fiscal years (FY06) Choreography, Crafts, Ethnic and Folk Arts, Media Arts, New Performance Forms, Prose and Scriptworks.
In odd-numbered fiscal years (FY07) Interdisciplinary/Computer Art, Music Composition, Photography, Poetry and Visual Arts will be offered.Annual Deadline: September 1
FY2006 Artists Fellowship Guidelines and Application
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- Deadline: September 1, 2005 for Choreography, Crafts, Ethnic and Folk Arts, Media Arts, New Performance Forms, Prose and Scriptworks.
** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or above **
Annual Deadline: February 15
The deadline for the application has passed. You may use the materials below as reference only.
FY06 Arts-in-Education Residency Program Guidelines and Application - DEADLINE February 15, 2005
FY06 Arts-in-Education Residency Program Application ONLY
(This PDF file does not include the Residency guidelines or Artists Roster)
Arts-in-Education Residency Program
2006-2008 Artists Roster ApplicationThe IAC AIE Residency Program provides support to primary and secondary educational institutions, community colleges, and not-for-profit local arts and community organizations to work with an individual artist from one month to six months. Residencies involving performing artist companies range from two weeks to six months. Artists who conduct these residencies must be listed in the current IAC AIE Residency Program Artists Roster.In order to be considered for the AIE Residency Program artists must apply for inclusion in the AIE Residency Program Artists Roster. The roster is updated every two years and mailed annually to schools, local arts agencies, non-profit organizations, IAC Artslink sites and individuals statewide. The roster is also available on the agency website.
The deadline for the application has passed. You may use the materials below as reference only.
Arts-in-Education Residency Program 2006-2008 Artists Roster Application
- Deadline: January 18, 2005
ArtsResource Program will support selected schools or consortias of schools to apply for grants to support projects that provide professional development opportunities in the fine arts for their teachers.
For information regarding this program contact the Director of Arts-in-Education Programs
Artstour Program -
2005-2007 Artstour Application, Guidelines, and Artists RosterThese grants are available throughout the year to provide fee support to not-for-profit organizations that seek to present Illinois touring performing artists, companies or groups for performances and master classes, short residencies and lectures/demonstrations held in conjunction with performances.
Deadline: Open
If you have questions please contact the Artstour Program Staff
Artstour Program -
Artstour Artists Roster ApplicationArtstour in the IAC's fee support grants program linking arts presenters with Illinois' wealth of touring artists, companies and ensembles. The Artstour Program is designed to provide a variety of high-quality touring performances and exhibitions in various price ranges to all Illinois communities throughout the year.
In order to be considered for the Artstour Program artists/companies and ensembles must apply for inclusion in the Artstour Program Artists Roster. The roster is updated every two years and sent to hundreds of Illinois Presenters including schools, libraries, park disctricts, arts and community organizations and performing arts presenters.. The roster is also available on the agency website.
The next deadline will be in the Fall of 2006
** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 **
The Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program supports a limited number of apprenticeships each year with an $2,000 honorarium for the teacher or master artist and a $1,000 stipend for the apprentice. The informal apprenticeships take place wherever the master artist and apprentice usually practice their art. This program is for Ethnic and Folk Arts that generally are not learned in school but are handed down from generation to generation within a specific ethnic, regional, occupational or other community.Annual Deadline: September 1
FY06 Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program Guidelines and Application
- Deadline: September 1, 2005** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe crobat Reader version 5.0 or higher **
Literary Awards are given each year for the publication of quality new writing by Illinois writers in Illinois not-for-profit literary magazines.
Annual Deadline: March 1
The deadline for the application has passed. You may use the materials below as reference only.
2005 Literary Awards Program Guidelines and Application
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- Deadline: March 1, 2005** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 **
Program Grants are available for Illinois non-profit organizations that provide arts programming of high artistic merit in arts-education, dance, ethnic and folk arts, literature, media, multi-disciplinary, music, theater and visual arts. Grants are available for either general operating support or project support.
The deadline for the application has passed. You may use the materials below as reference only.
Annual Deadline: March 15
FY2006 Program Grants Guidelines and Application
- Deadline: March 15, 2005** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat 5.0 **
Project QuickStart provides funding for schools/sponsoring school districts that are first-time IAC applicants to host a professional Illinois artist to work with teachers and students up to six times during a six week period. The program encourages participants to develop new initiatives and relationships with artists.
Deadline: Open
Project Quick Start Guidelines and Application
** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat 5.0 **
The S.T.A.R. program provides funding for Illinois non-profit organizations to work with professional artists from Illinois to develop and implement residency programs that bring arts activities into their community. This program emphasizes the interaction between professional artists and the public through hands-on participatory experiences. Each residency lasts from 5 to 30 hours.
Deadline: Open
S.T.A.R. Program Guidelines and Application
** this application can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat 5.0 **
Youth Employment in the Arts Program
Through the
Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Program, the IAC will support Illinois not-for-profit
organizations to provide arts related employment opportunities (internships)
for high school students. These projects will provide youth with positive cultural
experiences and paid on-the-job training in the arts to enhance their personal
development.
Any Illinois not-for-profit organization that is currently in good standing with the Illinois Arts Council and the Illinois Secretary of State is eligible to apply. Individual schools and school districts are not eligible for this program.
July 1,2005 for activities occurring between September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006
January 15, 2006 for activities occurring between March 15 - August 31, 2006
FY06 Youth Employment in the Arts Program Guidelines and Application
** these applications can be filled out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat 5.0 **
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