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Find similar grantsIndividual Artist Support (IAS) is sponsored by Illinois Arts Council. The Individual Artist Support program assists Illinois artists in realizing career goals, taking advantage of professional opportunities, or producing and presenting artistic projects.
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UPDATE: As of August 7, 2026, FY27 Creative Projects grant funds have been fully expended in all IAC regions. Opportunities for Artists Creative Projects Grant (CPG) Guidelines released: June 2026 Creative Project Grant (CPG) supports art projects with a public release or presentation for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.
Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF) The Illinois Arts Council’s (IAC) Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF) provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois’ economic activity. Additional State Funding & Other Opportunities Join a statewide commemoration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
Stay tuned for more information and program announcements from Illinois Humanities . Questions? Email IL250@ilhumanities.
org . Illinois Performing Artist Index The Illinois Performing Artist Index , is a new statewide resource that showcases Illinois performing artists and makes it easier for presenters, venues, and event organizers to discover local talent. The Illinois Artist Index will replace the previous Artstour Roster.
Registration is free and only takes about ten minutes. NEIU Visiting Artist Program NEIU's Art + Design Visiting Artist Program provides two residency options each semester for Chicago-based artists: the Studio Residency and RISO Residency. Artists receive an honorarium and semester-long facility access for their projects.
Residents showcase their work publicly, conduct workshops, participate in Portfolio Review Day, and feature in a group exhibition at the NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery. Applications are now open for the Midwest Culture Bearers Award! Every community has people who carry its stories, teachings, and creative practices forward to ensure cultural knowledge remains alive and accessible for future generations.
The 2026 Midwest Culture Bearers Award is now open and looking to support those people! Each culture bearer will receive an unrestricted, non-matching award of $5,000 to support their work and have access to professional development and storytelling opportunities. Additional Resources for Artists Search for additional state and national resources for organizations through the IAC's Discipline-Specific Resources database.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists residing in Illinois. Applicants may apply to either the Artist Project Track or the Professional Development Track. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000 (Artist Project Track); Up to $1,500 (Professional Development Track). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Individual Artist Support (IAS) is funded by Illinois Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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