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Resources for Creatives Affected by the COVID-19 Crisis

WELCOME

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Michael Taylor Trio
October 2 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Robbie’s Restaurant
Jonnie Concaroo Band
October 9 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Robbie’s Restaurant
Shawn Maxwell Quartet
October 16 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Robbie’s Restaurant

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Our work is supported by the contributions of community members like you.

We’ve launched a new membership structure in 2019. Click the button to the right for a list of benefits and more ways to give!

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The search is on for a new Illinois Poet Laureate

The search is on for a new Illinois Poet Laureate in 2020! A healthy and fruitful laureate search requires nominations from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages, gender identifications, ethnicities, locations and lifestyles. Please add your voice!

An eligible nominee is
- a current resident of Illinois, with at least 10 years of residency.
- willing and available to travel throughout the state.
- an established poet with a history of publications and/or performances
- a person who has regularly and creatively promoted poetry in Illinois
- in receipt of special honors, awards, and/or other recognition.

Any individual or organization can nominate qualified poets. (No, you can’t nominate yourself!) Send your nomination to the Search Committee (info below.) Include a poetry sample (5 poems) with your nomination.

Nominations will be accepted now through August 15, 2020. Don’t wait! Nominate now!

Complete nominations may be submitted to:
IllinoisPoet2020@illinois.gov
or
Illinois Poet Laureate Search Committee
c/o Office of the Governor
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
(recommended use of FedEx or UPS when submitting by mail)

START YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY!
www.illinois.gov/poetlaureate

The situation right now for the arts is dire. With

The situation right now for the arts is dire. Without continued and expanded federal relief, the Illinois creative sector’s immediate and long-term viability is in jeopardy.

Congress is debating the next round of COVID relief. This relief is necessary, and it needs to be done right. Join us in supporting Arts Alliance’s COVID Relief Policy Agenda for the Arts. We’re demanding stronger federal support for nonprofits and small businesses, especially in communities of color; continuation of expanded unemployment benefits; increased incentives for charitable giving; and federal assistance in offsetting state and local revenue shortfalls.

Go to bit.ly/ArtsReliefIL to read the full policy agenda and take action!

#artsforillinois #artmatters @ArtsAllianceIL

🎼“Real Life” - Deep Hollow Hear and see mor

🎼“Real Life” - Deep Hollow
Hear and see more of this talented trio tomorrow night at 7:00 for their premiere in the Levitt AMP Springfield virtual concert at http://levittamp.org/virtual
#springfield #illinois #virtualconcert #livemusic
#levittamp

This Friday (July 24) at 7:00 P.M., experience the

This Friday (July 24) at 7:00 P.M., experience the tight vocal harmonies and solid instrumentation of The Deep Hollow with a FREE, all-new, Levitt AMP Springfield virtual concert at http://levittamp.org/virtual!

Part of the 2020 Levitt AMP Virtual Music Series, bringing the joy of free, live music straight to you!

Show your central Illinois pride and tune in!

The Springfield Area Arts Council is joining the A

The Springfield Area Arts Council is joining the Adams Family downtown for five weeks this summer to help local musicians share their talent with our community. The hour-long concerts will be family-friendly and enjoyable for all. This series is free to the public.

The Arts Council acknowledges the Illinois Arts Council Agency for funding the concerts this year through an arts relief grant.

☀️ Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 through August 6, 2020

☀️ 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

☀️ 411 E. Adams St.; Springfield, IL

☀️ Free on-street parking

☀️ Performer list will be available soon on our website: link in bio

Today we celebrate and honor the emancipation of e

Today we celebrate and honor the emancipation of enslaved people throughout the United States.
Downtown Springfield will host several events over the Juneteenth weekend. There will be a march from 16th and Capitol to the Lincoln statue at the foot of the capitol beginning at 10AM. A car parade and speakers, as well as a performance by the Springfield Black Alliance Ensemble will follow. A kick off event for #217blackrestaurantweek will take place Saturday afternoon @ 2PM on 5th and Adams Street #eatlocal #supportlocal

An update on our summer programs: 🌺 Music at th

An update on our summer programs: 🌺 Music at the Market -- CANCELLED. Local food is serious, not social this season.
🎷 Uptown Friday Night -- ON HOLD. We are looking for a new venue. 🎤 Artist on the Plaza -- DELAYED. Concerts will begin at our outdoor venue when it opens to the public. 🎸 Levitt AMP -- POSTPONED TO 2021. Springfield band Deep Hallow will perform a virtual concert on July 24th. Check out the Levitt AMP Springfield Facebook page for more info.
We look forward to bringing more local music to Springfield and seeing our wonderful patrons when it is safest to do so. We miss you all!

“All gave some; Some gave all.” Have a safe an

“All gave some; Some gave all.” Have a safe and peaceful Memorial Day

It's Poem in Your Pocket Day! Put your favorite po

It's Poem in Your Pocket Day! Put your favorite poem in the pocket of your choice and share a pic with the hashtag #pocketpoem

"April is National Poetry Month. Whether one drin

"April is National Poetry Month. Whether one drinks poems with eyes or ears, they slake thirst for truth or beauty and often distill onto paper tangled vines within us." - Doug Kamholz

It's National Poetry Month and more than ever these times remind us of the power of words to bring us together across great divides.
We've compiled a collection of resources to help you celebrate.

Check it out at springfieldartsco.org/poetrymonth

#poetry #poetrymonth #illinois

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