Many thanks to Illinois Representative Sharon Chung, 91st District, for this lovely 60th year birthday message! We appreciate you so much and your support of the arts in Illinois! #iac60 #iac60andbeyond #iac60strong #illinoisartscouncil #ilrepsharonchung

On June 21, the American Indian Center hosted a Summer Solstice Celebration in collaboration with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. This event at Schiller Woods in Chicago was supported by the IAC as part of its yearlong 60th anniversary celebrations. #iac60strong

One State Call for Proposals Now Open! The IAC & the Illinois Humanities present: One State in the Arts & Humanities Conference 'Meeting the Moment', 11/5-7, 2025, Champaign-Urbana, IL. The deadline to submit a proposal is 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. ilhumanities.org/onestate

Congratulations to IAC Fellow, edra soto & Dan Sullivan @navillus_woodworks on their magnificent & colossal wall relief, 'Scala' for the University of Illinois at Chicago's (@thisisuic) newest campus building, Computer Design Research and Learning Center, 850 W. Taylor Street.

Creative Projects Grants FINAL DROP-IN #3 takes place on, Mon., July 28th at 6-7PM! Drop-ins are an open hour with IAC Program staff to come with any questions you have about the grant program or application and get answers on the call. See you all soon! arts.illinois.gov/workshops---we…

The IAC has partnered with the Capital Development Board’s Art-in-Architecture Program @il_cdb to promote an opportunity for Illinois artists. CDB/AIA is accepting RFQ from artists to create public art for the Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL. cdb.illinois.gov/content/dam/so…

As of July 25, 2025, FY26 Creative Projects Grant funds have been fully expended in the Chicago Metro Region. Funds are still available in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Western, and Southern regions. For questions or concerns, please contact us: [email protected]

Many thanks to Meredith Dye, Coordinator, Art-in-Architecture Program under the @il_cdb Illinois Capital Development Board for her lovely IAC 60th message! We love partnering with you, Meredith! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil

The Art-in-Architecture Program of the Illinois Capital Development Board @il_cdb announces a RFQ to Illinois artists to create public art for the Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Chicago. Deadline: 9.26.25, 3PM Project #: 830-030-164 cdb.illinois.gov/.../commission…

8 days left to submit your session proposal for One State 2025 in Champaign-Urbana. Share your voice and join the conversation; registration is OPEN: ilhumanities.org/onestate #OneState2025 #ILHumanities #IllinoisArtsCouncil

As of August 15, 2025, FY26 Creative Projects Grant funds have been fully expended in the Chicago Metro, Eastern, Central, Western, and Southern regions. Funds are still available in the Northern region. For questions or concerns, please contact us: [email protected]

The Reunion: Creatives Mixer & Panel Series, held on August 19th at the Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center in Chicago, served as a vibrant gathering for filmmakers, creatives & community leaders. Supported by the IAC as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations! Congratulations!

A big thanks to IAC Council Member, Amy Eshleman, for this lovely 60th message! We are so honored to have you, Amy! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil

Many thanks to long-time IAC Council Member, Jodie Kavensky, for this gorgeous video and beautiful 60th message. We are so grateful to have you, Jodie! #iac60 #iac60andbeyond #iac60strong #illinoisartscouncil #jodiekavensky #rockislandillinois

The IAC's latest The Muse VLOG, features 2024 IAC Fellow, Chicago-based visual artist, Jade Yumang! In this interview, Jade shares inspirations for their installations, the significance of receiving an IAC Fellowship, and his love of pineapple on pizza. youtu.be/VQ7l6AaGlyE

LAST CHANCE for Early Bird Registration! Illinois Humanities The 2025 One State in the Arts & Humanities Conference, is coming to Champaign-Urbana on Nov. 5–7. Early bird rates end Friday, Sep. 19! Save $75 when you register & book your stay: ilhumanities.org/onestate #OneState2025

IAC Board Chair Nora Daley and IAC Council Member Sarah Herda and together, the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial co-chairs, were featured in today's Politico Illinois Playbook - interview by Shia Kapos To read more: politico.com/newsletters/il… Photo by Noah Sheldon

IAC Board Chair and also Co-Chair of the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial gave opening remarks in a packed Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, in downtown Chicago Friday morning. #illinoisartscouncil #iac60 #chicagoarchitecturebiennial2025

Governor JB Pritzker and the IAC announce awards totaling $16.2 million in grants to 1,123 artists, arts organizations, and communities throughout Illinois for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. For more details on the FY26 Q1 grants: tinyurl.com/5n73mp4d

Many thanks to the amazing team at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, IL for this awesome message. It was great to share the First Lady's Tent with you all again at the State Fair this summer! #iac60 #iac60Strong #IllinoisStateMuseum #IllinoisGovernorsMansion