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.

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

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: iac.info@illinois.gov

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.

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! .

Congratulations to IAC Fellow, @edrasoto & 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.

One State Call for Proposals Now Open!.The IAC & the @ILhumanities 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.

On June 21, the @aicchicago 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

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

FY26 IAC Creative Projects Grant Guidelines & Application IS NOW OPEN! The goal of CPG is to provide up to $12k to support art projects for Illinois artists, eligible NFP orgs, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.

Many thanks to multidisciplinary artist, @brendanfernandes, for this lovely birthday wish to the IAC during the 60th festivities at the Governor's Mansion this past April!.#iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil #brendanfernandes

IAC Exec Dir. Joshua Davis-Ruperto & IAC Dir. of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis, attended the 2025 AFTACON in Cincinnati. Erin Harkey, CEO of @Americans4Arts was also present & we look forward to all the exciting happenings under her leadership! Congratulations Erin!

The IAC announces the FY2026 Creative Projects Grant guidelines. CPG provides up to $12k to support art projects for IL artists, eligible NFP organizations, municipal entities, or colleges. Applications on Salesforce will be available on Tues, July 1, 2025.

Connect with IAC Program staff for questions on the Creative Projects Grant. A pre-recorded webinar is now available, in which the IAC staff discuss application tips and best practices; note that the Grant Portal opens for CPG applications on July 1, 2025

Many thank to our AMAZING Council Member, Dr. Tina Gonzales Childress, for this 60th message! We are so fortunate to have you! Thanks for everything that you do for the arts community and for the IAC! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #seehearcommunicationmatters

The Art-in-Architecture Program of the @illinoiscdb announces an RFQ to Illinois artists to create public art for Southeastern Illinois College Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center located in Carmi, IL. Deadline: July 25, Project #: 810-089-001.

IAC Muse Vlog Interviews Evanston jazz guitarist, Bobby Broom! Don’t miss this inspiring episode of the Muse VLOG! #iac60 #iac60strong #iac60andbeyond #iacmusevlog #bobbybroom #northernillinoisuniversityschoolofmusic

Thanks to Doug Johnson, Executive Director of the McLean County Arts Center for this happy 60th message to the IAC! We appreciate you & all that you do for the great State of Illinois! #iac60 #iac60andbeyond #illinoisartscouncil #mcleancountyartscenter

DEADLINE REMINDER! FY2026 IAC Creative Learning Grants for Schools Application Deadline is due Thursday, May 29, at 11:59pm in IAC’s Salesforce grant portal. Visit the Creative Learning Grants for Schools webpage for details:.

We thank Angela Jackson for her service and brilliance as Illinois Poet Laureate 2020-25 and we wish her all the best. Angela, you are very special to us!.#iac60 #iac60strong #iac60strong #illinoisartscouncil #illinoispoetlaureate #angelajacksonpoetry