[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″][fsn_text] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2024 CONTACT: George.Tarasuk@illinois.gov The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) today announced bold new changes to the grant and funding process to enhance equal access to public arts funding throughout the state. In 2023, the IAC began an overall assessment of its granting programs, policies, and procedures. As a first…

[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″][fsn_text] By Tom Irwin Whew, we just made it through January’s subzero temps, rain, ice, fog and plain old gloominess. As we kick off February on a Thursday, I couldn’t help but notice that the shortest of our months definitely packs a long list of holidays to celebrate. There’s Groundhogs Day, Abe’s birthday, Fat Tuesday,…

[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″][fsn_text] An Appreciation of Sheila Walk, Executive Director Earlier last year, The Springfield Area Arts Council’s Executive Director, Sheila Walk announced her retirement. IAC’s Director of Communications, George Tarasuk, sat down with Sheila this past month to discuss her many accomplishments. Her last official day was January 31. Before arriving to the Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC),…