Serving Sangamon and Menard Counties in Illinois

Springfield Area Arts Council
Promoting the existence and visibility of all art forms;

Providing educational and financial support of artists and art organizations;

Promoting and underwriting arts in education;

Supporting local, state and national policies that increase public appreciation for the arts; and

Advocating for participation in the arts by all citizens in our communities.

Uptown Friday Night (weekly)

Wearable Art Fashion Show (March 18, 2007)

Artist on the Plaza (June - October)

Washington Street Jazz Festival (June 23, 2007)

On My Own Time (August 7-30, 2007, Chase Bank, Downtown Springfield)

Route 66 International Festival Window Painting (September 28-30, 2007)

Mayor's Awards for the Arts (October 24, 2007) Make a nomination. Attend the awards ceremony.

First Night® Springfield (December 31, 2007)
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Uptown Friday Night at Robbie's

First Night Springfield Poster Contest

Call for Entries!
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Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. 6th. Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701
217-753-3519, Fax: 217-753-8018

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