The 2023 Southern Arts Fund (SAF) is made possible through an Illinois Arts Council Agency’s Community Arts Access program that offers grant opportunities to artists and non-profit organizations to promote and encourage arts programming and educational outreach throughout Southern Illinois.
Donor Name: Artspace304
State: Illinois
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $1500 – $3000
Details:
SAF is administered by Artspace 304 with funding provided by Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Artspace 304, and a major private foundation. Artists and organizations wishing to provide thoughtful and accessible arts programming and outreach for their communities are encouraged to apply.
The Southern Arts Fund (SAF) encourages arts programming and education by distributing grants to artists and community organizations throughout Southern Illinois. Individual artists, nonprofits, governmental organizations, and educational institutions are invited to submit project proposals that demonstrate a strong public service or community outreach component.
The goals of the Fund are to:
- Increase the geographic and community impact of public art projects
- Bring arts activities to underserved communities (both urban and rural) that have limited access to arts funding
- Encourage sustainable arts/cultural programming by community groups
- Support the community outreach initiatives of local artists
- Encourage collaboration between community organizations and local artists
- Strengthen the visibility of area artists and art organizations
- Maximize access to arts/cultural opportunities for area residents
Funding Information
SAF grants typically range between $1500 – $3000. Budgets should demonstrate additional funds supporting the proposed project.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for SAF include individual artists, nonprofits, governmental organizations, and educational institutions in the Southern Illinois region.
For more information, visit Southern Arts Fund.
