The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to share the details for the in-person Informational Sessions with Q&A that are taking place in the Western Region. The Sessions will review IAC’s FY25 grant opportunities, with dedicated time for the General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts application which is currently open until July 19, 2024.

Over the past year IAC has streamlined and simplified its grant programs and application process. IAC has also adopted a regional model to grantmaking to allow for easier outreach to communities across the state. Jerome Grand oversees the Western Region and will be presenting at each Informational Session.

Click on the date of a session to RSVP. While an RSVP is not required, IAC will be sending out information both before and after the event, and by submitting an RSVP now, it will ensure you get those details.

IAC is hoping to connect with:

·      Individual artists

·      Art educators

·      Non-profits who do arts-based programming in support of their mission

·      Community arts organizations who are, or want to be, 501c3 non-profits

·      City, park district, and library arts programmers

·      Local arts councils

So please join us!

If you cannot attend these meetings, please take a look at IAC’s Workshops and Webinars page to see if you can join one of their Webinars, Drop-ins, or other in-person Informational Sessions.

It is expected that doors will open 30-minutes before each event to allow for a prompt start time. The presentation and Q&A will last 60-90 minutes.

If you have any questions, reach out to Jerome Grand at Jerome.Grand@Illinois.gov.

Western Region

Monday, June 24, 2024, at 4:00pm

Hosted by Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 10:30am

Hosted by Lewistown Visitors' Center 222 S. Main St. Lewistown, IL 61542

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:00pm

Hosted by The Hub Arts and Cultural Center 210 N. Congress St. Rushville, IL 62681

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 3:00pm

Hosted by The Quincy Museum 1601 Maine Street Quincy, IL 62301

Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 1:00pm

Hosted by Buchanan Center for the Arts 64 Public Square Monmouth, IL 61462

Friday, June 28, 2024, at 2:00pm

Hosted by Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201