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Upcoming Application Deadlines
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September 2, 2008
Artists Fellowship Program
State of Illinois Recognizes and Rewards Artistic Talent
The Illinois Arts Council's Artists Fellowship Program awards $7,000 Fellowship and $700 Finalist Awards to honor Illinois artists of exceptional talent and enable them to pursue their artistic goals. The Artists Fellowship Program operates on a two-year rotating cycle. This year, applications for the following disciplines will be accepted: Interdisciplinary/Computer Art, Music Composition, Photography, Poetry, and Visual Arts.
*Note: The Illinois Arts Council is pleased to announce a new online application process (CueRate) for the FY09 Artists Fellowship Program. Artists Fellowship Application and CueRate informational workshops are being offered throughout the state beginning July 30th. The workshops are free and open to the public. Follow this link to view the full schedule of FY09 Artists Fellowship Application and CueRate Informational Workshops.
Preserving Illinois' Cultural HeritageThe Master Apprentice Program recognizes the need for structured opportunities to pass on traditional arts as part of the preservation of Illinois' cultural heritage. The program fosters this traditional teaching and learning relationship by providing a $2,000 honorarium to the master artist and a $1,000 stipend to the apprentice. Please visit the Illinois Arts Council website at www.state.il.us/agency/iac and contact appropriate staff for further information regarding grants, program guidelines, and the review process. |
| Announcements...
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CALL FOR IMAGES: DEADLINE AUGUST 15
We're looking for great photos, full of awe, wonderment, intrigue, and life in the arts. The IAC is gathering images for inclusion in our next Annual Report and we invite all FY08 grantees to submit a few pictures highlighting your best work from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Images should be at least 300dpi at the original size, and emailed to Alex A.G. Shapiro, Director of Research, Planning & Marketing, at alex.shapiro@illinois.gov. Please use the subject line "FY-08 Annual Report" and include a brief statement on what's happening in the photo as well as your contact information. Naturally, we can't promise that we'll be able to use your picture, but we would still love to see more than we can use! And while we absolutely love pictures of children engaged in the arts, we also need to make sure there are proper permissions granted for use - so please indicate whether or not this is the case. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS & EDUCATORS
Powerful Connections: Learning In & Through the Arts with Zephyr Dance
Join your peers from throughout Illinois September 5-6, 2008 for Powerful Connections: Learning In & Through the Arts with Zephyr Dance. A variety of art forms - dance, music, visual arts, theater, media arts, and writing - will be used to give each participant an experience integrating academic and art curricula. Participants will be introduced to academic and arts standards along with strategies for working in a variety of grade levels, and building a template based on planning, classroom practice, assessment, and documentation. This unique arts integration workshop, hosted by the Hinsdale Center for the Arts with support from the Illinois Arts Council, is open to educators and artists. Your $100 registration covers the two day workshop, including materials and lunch. CPDU credits are available. For more information and to register, visit www.hinsdalearts.org.
ONE STATE: TOGETHER IN THE ARTS
2009 Conference June 1st & 2nd in Peoria
Mark your calendars and spread the word! The next statewide arts conference, co-produced by the Illinois Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Alliance, will be held in Peoria on June 1 and 2, 2009. It is a tremendous moment for us to come together to connect, share, learn, and celebrate our work and the impact we have on our communities. We look forward to seeing you there. |
| Flood Relief Resources
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We at the Illinois Arts Council hope you and your loved ones were able to avoid loss from the recent flooding. We wish those who suffered loss a quick recovery. If you are recovering from flooding or wondering if your Main Street is ready for a natural disaster, there are resources available at the Main Street Flood Relief Resources page and the PreservationNation Midwest Floods page. Also, Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) would like to make sure that any professional craft artist who may have been affected by the flooding is aware of the disaster relief assistance they have available. If you know of craft artists or organizations that work directly with artists in flooded towns, please send CERF their contact information. For eligibility requirements and more detailed information, please call CERF at 802/229-2306 or email les@craftemergency.org . |
NEARTS - Featuring the NEA's Partnership with the States
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NEA ARTS is the 16-page newsletter of the National Endowment for the Arts, published five times a year. Each issue includes recent information on the NEA's national initiatives, sponsored programs, awards and grants. NEA ARTS 2008 / Volume 2 is now available, featuring Partnership with the States: Bringing the Arts to All Americans. To access the magazine online, follow this URL: http://www.nea.gov/about/NEARTS/2008_v2/index.php . | |
