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Resources for Creatives Affected by the COVID-19 Crisis

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SAAC is dedicated to developing and sustaining arts and culture initiatives in Springfield and surrounding communities, something we’ve been doing since 1976. Our mission is to enrich the community by promoting all art forms and providing creative opportunities to participate in and enjoy the arts.

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The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to an

The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS grants in Sangamon and Menard counties.

Community Arts Access grants are given in conjunction with the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the City of Springfield. The grants provide the opportunity for local arts agencies like the Springfield Area Arts Council to distribute state funds in their own service areas according to local needs. The program is designed to give the community more access to the arts, especially among under-served populations.

The grantees and their programs follow.

Downtown Springfield, Incorporated - Transforming vacant storefronts downtown with art installations

Illinois State Museum Society - Ancestral Threads exhibit focusing on the fiber art of Sherise Wright, quilter

Illinois Symphony Orchestra - Sunday at Six recitals

James Weldon Johnson Study Guild - We Join Hands, a program to heighten awareness of African-American artists and authors

Menard County Singers - Space rental for rehearsals

Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery - To provide art activities for clients

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space - To mentor emerging artists

Scholastic Art Awards - Program booklet design and printing

Creators of Art, Music and Poetry (C.A.M.P.) Show

Creators of Art, Music and Poetry (C.A.M.P.) Show #2
Saturday, 1/9
6:00PM
FB.com/creatorsartsmusicpoetry

The theme is indie:
Local poets Liz Huck and Vertrell Yates will read original works.
Jessica Knight from the band Looming offers her full and polished sound as a solo performer.
Musical duo Idle Oath is on the program with Ren Nickerson and Mark Beanblossom playing handmade music shaped by life in Central Illinois.
This show’s other solo musical artist is the inviting voice and strong guitar of Kate Laine.
Crossing over from music to talk about his visual works is Jeff Williams. He became known as part of the band NIL8 and now puts his creativity on canvas.

Follow C.A.M.P. @CreatorsArtMusicPoetry

#springfieldillinois #centralllinois

Thanks to all who joined us for our 34th annual Fi

Thanks to all who joined us for our 34th annual First Night Springfield – this year celebrated from coast-to-coast. If you didn’t get a chance to last night, please visit our website to donate. Your monetary gift will help us pay event expenses.

https://springfieldartsco.org/first-night/

Tonight's the night... After thirty-four years of

Tonight's the night...

After thirty-four years of presenting First Night Springfield, the Arts Council will host its first-ever VIRTUAL celebration of the arts. Another first - it's free.

Tune in at 8:00 tonight (12/31) to watch all or part of the event. Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook.

The show will close at midnight with a virtual fireworks display.

Visit our website (link in bio) for more information.

#FirstNight2021 #NewYearsEve #SpringfieldIllinois

As in years past, this year's FIRST NIGHT SPRINGFI

As in years past, this year's FIRST NIGHT SPRINGFIELD will feature great local talent - from blues by James Armstrong to cowboy music by Randy Erwin, from Latin jazz by Craig Russo to Broadway show tunes from The Legacy Theater. Plus great talent from St. Petersburg, Florida, and Monterey California. Yes - it's First Night from coast to coast.

Tune in FREE via Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo at 8:00 tomorrow (12/31) night. The show will close at midnight with a virtual fireworks display.

Visit our website (link in bio) for more information.

#FirstNight2021 #NewYearsEve #SpringfieldIllinois

Although 2020 had many pandemic-postponed events,

Although 2020 had many pandemic-postponed events, the Arts Council will present its annual celebration of the arts this week (Thursday, December 31) from 8pm to 12am.

Not only is it virtual (via YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo) but also its free.

As usual, we'll bring you great performers from Springfield. And this year, we also will spotlight talented folks from Monterey, California, and St. Petersburg, Florida, for a coast-to-coast festival.

Visit our website (link in bio) for more information.

#FirstNight2021 #NewYearsEve #SpringfieldIllinois

Thanks to the pleasant and efficient fellows from

Thanks to the pleasant and efficient fellows from LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT (West Wabash, Springfield) for donating and distributing building kits and to Lamar Walls and Steve Rambach (board members) for creating and distributing art kits Saturday! It was fun to give away something that will help families be creative over the holidays. #kidsartsaac

First Night® Springfield 2021 is only days away!

First Night® Springfield 2021 is only days away!

Enjoy the virtual festivities from the comfort and safety of your home 🏠

The family friendly event will have performances and activities for all to enjoy!

New Year's Eve
8PM - 12AM

springfieldartsco.org/first-night for more details

#FirstNightSpringfield #FirstNight2021 #SpringfieldIllinois #NewYearsEve

We will be out in front of the Hoogland TODAY 11AM

We will be out in front of the Hoogland TODAY 11AM - 1PM handing out art kits as an early start to #FirstNight2021 🎇

🎨 We will be holding a children’s art contest using the hashtag #kidsartsaac ( Follow the tag now to make sure you get the latest updates )

Participants will have opportunities to win art themed prizes

The kits are provided in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Sprin

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Springfield Area Arts Council 🎄

Don't forget: We're giving away art kits in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement as part of our First Night Springfield celebration tomorrow in front of the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 420 South Sixth Street
Saturday, December 26, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Visit our website (link in bio) for more info
#FirstNight2021 #kidsartsaac
#springfieldillinois

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