(WAND) - The Illinois Arts Council and Office of Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Humanities awarded more than $325,000 to 22 public art projects across the state in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.Â
The grants are part of a statewide effort led by the Illinois America 250 Commission.Â
Governor Pritzker said, "Illinois is proud to support new public art projects in communities across the state as we celebrate our unique place in the story of America. Thanks to these IAC grants, we're helping Illinois' talented creatives bring vibrance to our public spaces, celebrate our local history, and energize our cultural communities."
The awarded projects were chosen in collaboration with local municipalities and nonprofit groups.Â
Grantee | Location | Amount |
Arts Connection of Central IL | Effingham | $15,000 |
ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. | Peoria | $15,000 |
Batavia Artists Association NFP Inc. | Batavia | $15,000 |
Chicago Public Art Group | Chicago | $15,000 |
City of Decatur dba Decatur Public Library Fndn | Decatur | $15,000 |
City of Macomb | Macomb | $12,130 |
City of Pontiac | Pontiac | $15,000 |
DeKalb County History Center | Sycamore | $15,000 |
East St. Louis Historical Society | East St. Louis | $15,000 |
Freeport Arts Center | Freeport | $15,000 |
Jacksonville Main Street | Jacksonville | $15,000 |
Marshall Public Library | Marshall | $15,000 |
Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago | $15,000 |
Olney Arts Council of Illinois | Olney | $15,000 |
Quad City Arts | Rock Island | $15,000 |
Quincy Society of Fine Arts | Quincy | $15,000 |
Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Fndn | Rockford | $15,000 |
Shawnee Hills Arts Council | Anna | $15,000 |
Side Street Studio Arts NFP | Elgin | $15,000 |
Village of Equality | Equality | $15,000 |
Visit Champaign County Foundation | Champaign | $15,000 |
Waukegan Park District | Waukegan | $15,000 |
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