Illinois Arts Council

The Illinois Arts Council supports Illinois' arts sector through grants, regional program assistance, and funding for local arts councils. It also supports statewide arts programming through Illinois Public Radio and Television, while sharing research on the economic impact of arts and culture. The council divides Illinois into six regions and provides access to regional program directors and an IAC Grant Tracker. Its funding reaches local arts networks, arts organizations, and artists through programs including general operating support and the Creative Accelerator Fund. The council is a public arts organization serving communities throughout Illinois, with its listed city in Chicago. Its work connects public funding with cultural organizations, creative professionals, and arts programming across the state.