Local/National Agencies

NEW! - Illinois Arts Council Individual Artist Initiative

The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) has a long history of support for Illinois' individual artists. Until this year, the IAC Artist FellowshipProgram had continuously provided fellowships to Illinois creative artists for more than 20 years. Illinois artists have also been supported through the Special Assistance, Ethnic & Folk Arts Master/Apprentice, and Governor's International Arts Exchange Programs. In addition, the Artstour Program and Arts-in-Education residencies have provided opportunities for artists to work as teaching artists and performers throughout Illinois. more...


Selected Chicago-City Links

Chicago Dance and Music Alliance
Ways to promote advocacy through participation, volunteering, and donations.
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Coordinates events, programs, exhibition opportunities, services, and arts community resources.
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
A state agency that encourages development of the arts in Illinois through grant programs, technical assistance, workshops and special initiatives.
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Selected National/International Links

Americans for the Arts
A national organization dedicated to representing and serving the arts.
Artslynx: Arts on the Line
Online directory of arts advocacy resources.
Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI)
Links to resources and basic legal/"how-to" lobbying information for nonprofits.
College Art Association: Advocacy
News and resources related to arts advocacy issues.
National Association of Artists' Organizations
Provides networking opportunities, promotes artist-driven initiatives, and advocates for progressive cultural policies.
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Incorporates the arts and humanities into White House objectives and presents The Coming Up Taller Awards which recognize and support outstanding community arts programs that celebrate America's young people.
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Selected NYFA Requests

Advocacy Organizations - Dance

Courtesy of New York Foundation for the Arts and their NYFA Source national database of awards services and publications for the arts.

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