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Arts Vaccination Campaign

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

Denise LaGrassa
November 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sally McDaniel Smith & Paula Romanaux
December 4 @ 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
David Lumsden
December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Megan Turner Thornberry
December 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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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I hope this Thanksgiving Day provided you with rea

I hope this Thanksgiving Day provided you with reasons to be grateful and with some good memories.

Do you have plans for tomorrow night? How about coming to Friday Night Jazz at Boone's from 5:30 to 7:30 to hear good music from the FRANK TROMPETER QUARTET?

As usual, there's no cover charge and food/beverage will be available for purchase.

#springfieldil #livemusic #fridaynightjazz

"What if, today, we were grateful for everything?"

"What if, today, we were grateful for everything?" —Charlie Brown

We are so grateful for our community and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

With an office situated on the ancestral and sacre

With an office situated on the ancestral and sacred land of the Illinois, Miami, Winnebago, Fox and Sacs (Sauk), Kickapoo, and Pottawatomie tribes, the Springfield Area Arts Council acknowledges and honors with gratitude the land itself and the First People who have been its steward throughout the generations.

#nativeamericanheritagemonth

We’re re-starting Uptown Friday Night with a dif

We’re re-starting Uptown Friday Night with a different name, Friday Night Jazz, and a different location: Boone’s 301 West Edwards Street 🎷

5:30-7:30 P.M.
Free and accessible
Food and beverage available

9/5 Chahrm with Ada Lou

More dates: http://springfieldartsco.org

#fridaynightjazz #springfieldillinois #spi

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ - Tonight! Come listen to a tale

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ - Tonight!
Come listen to a talented jazz ensemble led by John T. Crisp, Junior, and featuring Ada Lou Rogers.
Friday, November 5, 2021
5:30-7:30 P.M.
Boone's (301 West Edwards Street, Springfield, IL)
No cover charge
Food and beverage available
Free parking
Accessible venue

Arts & Military | Arts & Humanities Month Day 29

Arts & Military | Arts & Humanities Month Day 29

Throwback: A performance by the 144th Army Band's Five Star Brass band at Artist on the Plaza

The 144th Army Band’s Five Star Brass band is part of the Army National Guard and features musicians with extensive experience in civilian and military bands and orchestras throughout the United States and abroad

#ShowYourArt2021 @americans4arts

In My Community | Arts & Humanities Month Day 27

In My Community | Arts & Humanities Month Day 27

"On My Own Time" is organized as a biennial exhibition program by the Springfield Area Arts Council with funding support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The purpose of the program is to help local businesses, agencies, and educational and medical institutions identify and celebrate the artistic talents of their employees.

The Springfield Area Arts Council’s 24th On My Own Time art exhibition will open on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the M. G. Nelson Family Gallery at the Springfield Art Association (700 North Fourth Street, Springfield). An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, November 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. The presentation of awards will begin at 6:15. The public is invited to attend the reception, which is free, open to the public, and accessible.

Rosemary Buffington, coordinator of this year’s program, says, “This is such a worthwhile program both for employees and employers. It is amazing to see the creativity of those who put in a day’s work and then on their own time create exciting works of art. The Springfield area is fortunate to have such a tremendous outlet for workers turned artists.”

#showyourart2021

Comedy | Arts & Humanities Month Day 26 Today we'

Comedy | Arts & Humanities Month Day 26

Today we're highlighting "Radio 680 | The Voice of Syracuse," the podcast by local improv comedy troupe, The Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company

Find the podcast on your favorite podcast app and at radio680.com

Share your favorite comedy moments #ShowYourArt2021

Art History | Arts & Humanities Month Day 25 The

Art History | Arts & Humanities Month Day 25

The Arts of Illinois exhibit at the Illinois Governor's Mansion in downtown Springfield features works by centuries of artists and craftspeople from Illinois.

Featured here is a small sampling of the collection:

Untitled (Artists at Work), c. 1949
Eve Garrison

Ogden-Lake, 1954
Ellen Lanyon

The Open Bridge
Emil Armin

Sacramento, 1975
Miyoko Ito

Explore the collection at www2.illinois.gov/sites/GovernorsMansion

Share your favorite #ShowYourArt2021 @americans4arts

Arts & Humanities Month Day 22 | "Arts & Health"

Arts & Humanities Month Day 22 | "Arts & Health"

Earlier this year, Julio Barrenzuela, a dancer with a mission of inclusion through Latin dance, organized a salsa dance party and family picnic that included on-site vaccinations as part of a statewide pro-vaccination campaign.
This was one of three projects made possible by collaboration between Arts Alliance Illinois and the Arts Council to help communities safely get back to in-person arts activities. More information about these projects can be found on our website.

Share your Arts & Health story #ShowYourArt2021 @americans4arts

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