Deadline: 15-May-23
The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is seeking applications for its Individual Artist Support Program to assist Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project.
Program Priorities
The IACA is committed to advancing equity and access in the arts, through programming and grant opportunities for all Illinoisans, and programming that makes special efforts to reach statewide underserved audiences including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and rural communities, persons with physical and intellectual disabilities, persons with limited access to the arts, older individuals, and persons with low income.
Tracks
- 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 professional development opportunities related to an individual artist's career. Applicants can request grant amounts between $500 and $1,500 with no cash match required. Applicants must secure funds to cover any remaining costs exceeding $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must:
- Be citizens of the United States or holders of permanent resident alien status
- Be legal residents of the state of Illinois for the twelve months prior to the application deadline and throughout the grant period.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Apply utilizing a Salesforce account registered to the applicant.
- Submit all requested application materials by the deadline.
For more information, visit IACA.
For more information, visit https://arts.illinois.gov/Individual%20Artist%20Support