CITY ARTS
AMOUNT
Up to $3,000
FOR
Individual Artists
OPENS
March 5, 2026
CLOSES
April 17, 2026
With funding from the City of Springfield, the City Arts grant aims to assist practicing Springfield artists by developing their craft while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Springfield. This initiative provides assistance to artists across all artistic disciplines, including Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Literary Arts.
This program supports special projects, programs, events, and opportunities occurring between May 10 and November 10, 2026. We welcome applications from a variety of eligible artists. Projects must serve or benefit the Springfield community. They must be open and accessible to the public and should be family friendly.
Grants are awarded to three individual artists.
APPLICATION TOOLS
Read the City Arts Grant Guidelines.
Download the City Arts Grant Application Materials and submit all supporting documents by the deadline.
To request accommodation or obtain an alternate format of the guidelines and application, contact the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Executive Director.
Bella Szabo
Phone: +1 (217)753-3519
Email: director@springfieldartsco.org
GRANT WORKSHOPS
During this one-hour webinar, SAAC staff discuss application tips and best practices. Participants may ask questions and get answers in real time. Please register by emailing director@springfieldartsco.org.
• Wednesday, March 25 at 12 PM
• Friday, April 3 at 1 PM
APPLY NOW
The online submission form is hosted by Google. To apply, you must be signed in to your Google Account.
All submitted documents are kept confidential.
FINAL REPORT
For all FY26 Grantees, submit your Final Report within 14 days of the ending date of the project. All reports must show completely and accurately how the project / program occurred. The report must be signed by the project/program director. Incomplete or unsigned reports will be returned.
Submit at least one (1) but no more than three (3) crediting materials along with each report.
Download the report templates and complete each one in its entirety.
Submit each document along with required crediting materials and optional photos by email or by mailing / dropping off to the Springfield Area Arts Council office at 420 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701.
CURRENT RECIPIENTS AND PROJECTS
2026
To be announced…
PAST RECIPIENTS AND PROJECTS
2024
Reggie Guyton – Performing Arts
Miles by the North Star – A theatrical production exploring the ways in which enslaved people actively sought and fought for their freedom in the United States.
Devin Larson – Visual Arts
Fae Propaganda – A Renaissance faire and art festival helmed by local artists: Devin Larson, Cee Jones, Bri Skeels, Azia Donovan, and Seth Hedgepath.
Jaliyah Ross – Literary Arts
Snaps and Jazz – A poetry night featuring poetry, live music, and artists.