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Opportunities for Artists

IAC Grants for Artists

Creative Catalyst Grant (CCG)

Opens: July 10, 2024
Deadline: Open Deadline

Chicago Metro Catalyst grant funds have been fully expended. Applications are still being accepted from IAC’s Northern, Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions.

 

Creative Catalyst Grant offers support to Illinois artists and non-profit organizations for arts-related projects, programming, events, and/or professional development.

Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF)

Opens: September 25, 2024
Deadline: November 20, 2024

The Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF) award is holistic financial support offered to practicing individual artists to bolster the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois’ creative and economic activity.

Folk Arts Mentorship Program (FAM)

Opens: October, 2024
Deadline: TBD

Award Size: $3,000 awarded to the mentor

The Folk Arts Mentorship (FAM) Program is designed to support a mentoring relationship between an established traditional artist and apprentice that concludes with a free public presentation of achievements made by the apprentice during the apprenticeship period.

IAC Initiatives for Artists

Artstour Roster

Opens: TBD

Closes: TBD

 

The ArtsTour Roster is a resource created in collaboration between the Illinois Presenters Network and the Illinois Arts Council.  This directory lists Illinois performing artists, companies, and ensembles that tour the state.The Artstour Roster is used by Illinois presenters to identify artists, companies and groups to perform in their communities. Artstour jurors evaluate artists based on the artistic and technical quality of their work; their professionalism; promotional materials, and references; demonstrated ability to tour; and the quality of the documentation submitted.

Illinois Creative Collaborative

Additional State Funding and Other Resources

Captital Development Board/Art-In-Architecture Opportunity

Deadline: September 13


CDB/AIA is now accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Illinois artists to create permanent original public art for art for John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL.   Project budget is $16,500.  

City of Chicago Dept of Cultural Affairs

Chicago Made Music Showcase

 

Auditions: September 14, 16 and 17 


The annual Chicago Made Music Showcase invites all Chicagoland musicians to audition for a chance to perform before a panel of industry experts to win networking opportunities, performing opportunities, or even the $10,000 grand prize.

City of Waukegan

Identity Sculpture Request for Proposals

 

Deadline: September 18


Request for Proposals from qualified artists, sculptors, metal workers, manufacturers, and more, for the design and installation of a letter sculpture.

 

Contact Rachel.Cantin@waukeganil.gov for support.  

City of Crystal Lake

Sculpture Request for Proposals

 

Deadline: September 26


The City of Crystal Lake is seeking proposals from Artists for the commissioning of an original art sculpture to be placed at the roundabout located at the intersection of Congress Parkway and Exchange Drive.   Contact Nick Hammonds, Deputy City Manager, for information:  Please contact Nick Hammonds, Deputy City Manager, for information: nhammonds@crystallake.org

New State Flag Design Contest

Deadline: October 18


The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3.

 

Submissions will be considered from the public – online or via mail – until Oct. 18. The commission also plans to work with schools and local libraries to inform Illinoisans about the process and encourage residents to take part.

2025 Chicago Sculpture Exhibit

Richard Hunt Award Application

Deadline: September 27  

 

CSE is thrilled to renew the CSE Richard Hunt Award. In recognition of the internationally-heralded artist and Chicago native Richard Hunt, CSE continues to bring new perspectives and diversity to the public art world by offering financial support to emerging or mid-career Chicagoland sculptors for a new artwork sited at an OUTDOOR prominent location in the city.

The Hopper Prize Fall 2024

Deadline: November 11

 

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Fall 2024 artist grants. They are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists around the world. For this open call, they will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible.

Mid Atlantic Arts

USArtists International

Deadline: February 26, 2025

 

USArtists International® (USAI) supports performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

Discipline-Specific Resources

Search for additional state and national resources for organizations through the IAC's Discipline-Specific Resources database.    

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