Programs
Arts for Illinois Relief
Fund
Launched in response to COVID-19, this emergency fund has awarded nearly $7 million to the Illinois creative sector.
Create the Future Annual Benefit
One of the largest gatherings of our state’s creative community, our Annual Benefit is going virtual this year to ensure everyone can gather in the safest way possible.
Anti-Racism Learning Group
This learning group, created in partnership with Enrich Chicago, is open to Illinois creatives and cultural institutions.
National Arts Action
Summit
Each year we lead a delegation of arts advocates to Washington, D.C. to urge Congress to support the arts.
Local Arts Network
A partnership program with the Illinois Arts Council Agency to build capacity and excellence amongst Local Arts Agencies.
One State Together in the Arts Conference
The only statewide conference focused on creative professionals, representing a broad range of disciplines.