Illinois
Rockford Area Arts Council Grants support artists, arts organizations, and non-profits. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Additional funds are provided by the City of Rockford and generous members.
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Illinois Arts Council – 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. General Information The IAS program encompasses two different tracks. Each track has specific limitations and requirements. Review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals. Artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year. – Artist Project Track (IAS/AP) supports individual artists in the production and presentation of an artistic project. Applicants may request a maximum of 75% of the total cash expenses of the project up to $4,000. The minimum request is $500. Applicants must secure a cash match to cover the remaining costs. – Professional Development Track (IAC/PD) supports…
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IACA Mini-Grants generally average $250 and are intended to assist with such things as art supplies, recording studio time, exhibits, performances, project-related expenses, etc.
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ACRE’s residency takes place every summer in rural Southwest Wisconsin. The residency facilities include numerous buildings which provide for expansive communal workspaces, a screen-printing studio, an outdoor wood shop, an art, and tech facility, a sound studio, a fibers studio and a ceramics studio. Accommodations are all recently built from salvaged timbers and furnished with individual bathrooms, kitchenettes, and decks. All meals are provided and are prepared daily using ingredients grown in the surrounding area, which is renowned for its organic and sustainable agriculture and dairy farms.
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