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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

C U Quartet
August 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Robbie’s Restaurant
Michael Neu Quartet
August 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Robbie’s Restaurant
Craig Russo Jazz Quartet
August 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 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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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

The Illinois State Museum is asking the public to

The Illinois State Museum is asking the public to submit digital artifacts of the 2020 pandemic to create a digital archive to preserve this historic time for future generations.
They are collecting writings, photos, artwork, and photographs that capture the experiences of living during this crisis.
Find more information at our website or IllinoisStateMuseum.org

#Illinois #ShareYourStory #COVID19 #submissions #covid2020

"Where are the songs of spring? Ay, Where are they

"Where are the songs of spring? Ay, Where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too.” - "Of Autumn” John Keats

Watch Illinois State Champion Charles Hsu's winning recitation at the 2020 Illinois State Championship of the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Sixteen high school students from across Illinois came to Springfield to participate in the program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through analysis, memorization, performance, and competition.
Video of the competition was produced by Umedia and features all three rounds of recitation.

Watch at springfieldartsco.org/poetry-out-loud

We want YOU to #KeepMakingArt 🎭🎨🎷👯‍♀️📝
Creative Generation has launched a campaign to inspire and support youth, educators, artists, parents, and cultural organizations to keep making art despite the tremendous circumstances we are facing.
Participation is simple: Create art and art resources. Share your creations. Follow creators.

Follow the hashtag #keepmakingart and tag your work so that others can find you. For more information visit creative-generation.org/keepmakingart or our website (link in bio) for more resources

Launched today, #ArtsForIllinois gives the IL crea

Launched today, #ArtsForIllinois gives the IL creative community a place to share, connect & support one another during this tough time. Check out artsforillinois.org to browse, donate & apply for funding.

Just a reminder that due to the ongoing COVID-19 c

Just a reminder that due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, there will be no Uptown Friday Night events on March 20th, March 27th, or April 3rd. The performers planned for those dates will be rescheduled.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and we will see you again soon. (Sketch by local artist Jim Edwards)

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