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We are so excited to bring you another fantastic l

We are so excited to bring you another fantastic lineup of local performers to this season's Artist in the Park, starting in just two weeks! Get ready to enjoy live music, dancing, and poetry all summer long.

Every Friday between May 30 through August 1.

Performances: 12 PM - 1 PM
Food Trucks: 11 AM - 1 PM

Thank you to @downtownspi_inc and @lincolnmuseum for partnering to make this program possible.

🤩🥳 It’s #RegionalArtsPartnerWednesday! Gra

🤩🥳 It’s #RegionalArtsPartnerWednesday!
Grantee spotlight: Intricate Minds

Intricate Minds, located at 619 N. Grand Ave E, is a community center acting to reduce health and identity related social stigmas and providing a plethora of free public services, especially to Springfield’s black and unhoused communities. In addition to offering weekly hygiene services, food and clothing, medical tests and supplies, and operating as the only non-library public computer lab in Springfield, Intricate Minds is also a hub for community art, serving as a creativity station for grassroots art-forms from music and poetry performance to painting and crafts. Intricate Minds believes that everyone deserves access to creative expression, and supports the arts in Springfield in numerous ways. Don’t miss their upcoming four-part workshop series, ‘The Stanza Stories’, exploring racial healing through poetry ✍🏿📖 💖

Want to support Intricate Minds through donating items, funds or services? Reach out to tiara.intricateminds@gmail.com

🎭 Springfield Area Arts Council is proud to support Intricate Minds through the Regional Arts Partner re-granting program, made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Learn more about the Regional Arts Partner Grant at springfieldartsco.org/grants

#SpringfieldArts #OurCreativeCapital
#artsmatter #CreativeLeadership #ArtsEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDriven #SpringfieldIL #CommunityArts #SupportLocalArts #CreativityForAll #IntricateMinds

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🎨It's #RegionalArtsPartnerWednesday 🎶
Grantee Spotlight: The Hoagland Center for the Arts 🎭

HCFTA is more than a venue—it’s a creative hub rooted in education, inclusion, and community. With theatre classes for students in grades 1–12 and affordable space for local arts groups, the center offers a place where people of all ages can explore, perform, and grow. Each month, thousands attend plays, concerts, classes, and events—all made possible with community funding. Guided by its vision to enrich lives, inspire youth, support artists, and connect communities, the Hoogland Center is at the heart of Springfield’s cultural life. 💡🎭

🎭 Springfield Area Arts Council is proud to support HCFTA through the Regional Arts Partner re-granting program, made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Learn more about the Regional Arts Partner Grant at springfieldartsco.org/grants

#HCFTA #SpringfieldArts #OurCreativeCapital
#artsmatter #CreativeLeadership #ArtsEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDriven
#HooglandCenter #ArtsEducation #SpringfieldIL #CommunityArts #SupportLocalArts #CreativityForAll

At the Poetry Out Loud national contest in D.C. on

At the Poetry Out Loud national contest in D.C. on Monday, May 4, SAAC Education Director Sheila Walk met informally with @iampoetryoutloud state program partners from around the country. Illinois's state champion, Mikiah Gerrity (Jefferson High School, Rockford), presented strong recitations during the semi-finals but did not advance to the national finals. Congratulations to all students on the exciting opportunity to participate in any level of this fabulous contest!

🗣️The Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Co

🗣️The Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest takes place in Washington D.C. over the next few days - join us in watching the contest online at arts.gov, and cheer on our 2025 IL state champion, Mikiah Gerrity (Jefferson High School, Rochester)!

And, a livestream recording of the IL state competition is now available - find the link in our POL highlight!

🎨 Director Szabo had the privilege of meeting w

🎨 Director Szabo had the privilege of meeting with Senator Doris Turner during Arts Alliance IL’s annual Capitol Day to advocate for the power and potential of the arts in our communities.

They discussed the importance of arts education, the need to increase public funding for the arts, and how the arts contribute significantly to our economy and cultural vitality. The arts aren't just enrichment— they are essential to education, economic growth, and community connection.

We are grateful to Senator Turner for taking the time to listen and engage in this vital conversation. Let's continue working together to ensure the arts remain a vibrant part of life in central illinois.

Arts Alliance Illinois

#CapitolDay #ArtsAdvocacy #SupportTheArts #ILArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtsEducation #SpringfieldIL #ArtIsNotALuxury

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🎨It's #RegionalArtsPartnerWednesday 🎶 Grantee Spotlight: Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center ✨
🎨✨ Shaping confident, creative, and connected youth in Springfield!
Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts & Research Center (GTCARC), provides 6–8-week art & music programs for ages 5–17, led by professional artists. Through hands-on learning, youth gain skills in visual arts, music, entrepreneurship, marketing, and public speaking—all while connecting with African American history and culture.
GTCARC uplifts underserved families with access to festivals, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and safe spaces for civic engagement and self-expression, supporting empowerment through creativity, leadership through community, and growth through culture.
🎭 Springfield Area Arts Council is proud to support GTCARC through the Regional Arts Partner re-granting program, made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Learn more about the Regional Arts Partner Grant at springfieldartsco.org/grants

#GTCARC #SpringfieldArts #OurCreativeCapital
#BlackYouthMatter #CreativeLeadership #ArtsEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDriven

The Springfield Area Arts Council is seeking a ful

The Springfield Area Arts Council is seeking a full-time Program Director to lead and grow our arts programming, including the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series.

If you're passionate about community-driven events, live music, and supporting the local arts scene, we want to hear from you!

✅ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

📍 Learn more and apply on our website! Link in bio.

#NowHiring #ArtsJobs #SpringfieldIL #LevittAMP

A huge thank you to Douglas, who just completed hi

A huge thank you to Douglas, who just completed his second and final term as Chairperson of our Regional Arts Partner grant panel! 🎉 We’re so grateful for his leadership, time, and thoughtful guidance throughout this process.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Kristin Olson and Kathy Haynes Egan for serving on the panel this year—your dedication helped make this year’s grant cycle a success.

📸 Pictured: Director Szabo presenting Douglas Yul Holt with a Certificate of Appreciation.

And finally, congratulations to our 15 grant recipients! We’re proud to support your work and can’t wait to see how your projects enrich our community. 💙🎨

#SupportTheArts #RegionalArtsPartner #ArtsFunding #CommunityArts

✨TODAY'S THE DAY✨ Join us along with the Illin

✨TODAY'S THE DAY✨
Join us along with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and fabulous local artists for an unforgettable evening at the Dana Thomas House TONIGHT from 6:30-8:30pm! Support arts communities in Sangamon and Menard counties with your purchase of a $25 admittance ticket, and enjoy specialty food and drinks, live music and dancing, family friendly arts and crafts, exclusive tours, and much more, in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the literary work The Great Gatsby! 🎩1920's attire is encouraged! 👒

Find tickets at springfieldartsco.org/Gatsby or at the link in our bio!

#aneveningwithgatsby #saac #idnr

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