Membership is vital to the Springfield Area Arts Council and to the services and programming we provide our community.

Together we can:

• Continue to employ over 500 local artists a year
• Deliver arts programming to over 5,000 elementary students in Sangamon and Menard counties through the Penny Wollan-Kriel Arts in Education program
• Bring quality performances to the Springfield area by hosting events such as First Night Springfield–Illinois’ longest running New Year’s Eve celebration, Friday Night Jazz and Blues–the region’s best jazz at Boone’s, and Artist on the Plaza–our summer lunchtime performance series
• Support Sangamon and Menard county Arts Organizations through grants that help with programming and operating expenses
• Provide opportunities to local residents to showcase their creativity through The Mayor’s Arts Awards and Art After Hours exhibits
• Encourage high school students to compete in the Poetry Out Loud regional and state contests

Whichever membership level you choose, you will be making a positive impact on the arts in our community – as an Ally, Advocate, Aristocrat, Ambassador, or member of the exclusive Artist’s Circle. Monthly sustained membership is also an option.