Fiscal Year 2019 Open Deadline Applications Now Available

The Illinois Arts Council Agency is pleased to announce the release of Fiscal Year 2019 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 - Open Deadline - Grant requests for fiscal year 2019 will be accepted until funds are fully committed or by May 15, 2019 for activities occurring through August 31, 2019. 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 George Tarasuk at george.tarasuk@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 2019 will be accepted until funds are fully committed or by May 15, 2019 for activities occurring through August 31, 2019. 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 Jerome Grand at jerome.grand@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 2019 will be accepted until funds are fully committed or by May 15, 2019 for activities occurring through August 31, 2019. 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.