January 13, 2023

Duckworth, Durbin Announce New Federal Support for More Than 80 Arts Programs Throughout Illinois

 

[WASHINGTON, D.C.]—U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced federal support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for over eighty arts programs across Illinois.

“Arts like theater, music and design are some of the building blocks of a community’s culture,” said Duckworth. “I'm glad this federal support will help allow arts programs across Illinois to continue fostering, sharing and promoting connection and creativity in their communities.”

“Despite the devastating impact from the pandemic, the arts community has proven its resilience,” said Durbin. “The arts have not only played a major role in our state’s economy, but they have made substantial contributions to our communities, making these federal investments all the more important.”

The following organizations will receive federal support under this announcement:

  1. Illinois High School Art Exhibition (aka IHSAE) in Arlington Heights, IL: $20,000.00
  2. 3Arts, Inc in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  3. About Face Theatre Collective (aka About Face Theatre) in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  4. Angel, Izidora in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  5. archi-treasures Association (aka architreasures) in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  6. Art Institute of Chicago (on behalf of Gene Siskel Film Center) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  7. Artists' Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions Project (aka ACRE) in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  8. Arts of Life, Inc. in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  9. Asian Improv aRts Midwest in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  10. Association of Architecture Organizations, Inc. in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  11. Audience Architects, NFP (aka Audience Architects) in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  12. Black Alphabet NFP in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  13. Black Ensemble Theater Corporation in Chicago, IL: $30,000.00
  14. Blair Thomas & Company (aka Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival) in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  15. Chicago A Cappella in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  16. Chicago Architecture Biennial Inc. in Chicago, IL: $40,000.00
  17. Chicago Arts and Music Project (aka CAMP) in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  18. Chicago Children's Choir (aka Chicago Children's Choir) in Chicago, IL: $50,000.00
  19. Chicago City Theatre Company (aka Joel Hall Dancers & Center) in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  20. Chicago Human Rhythm Project (aka CHRP or Rhythm Project) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  21. Chicago International Film Festival in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  22. Chicago Latino Theater Alliance in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  23. Chicago Media Project in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  24. Chicago Mobile Makers in Chicago, IL: $24,000.00
  25. Chicago Opera Theater in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  26. Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago, IL: $30,000.00
  27. Chicago Symphony Orchestra (on behalf of Civic Orchestra of Chicago) in Chicago, IL: $35,000.00
  28. Chicago Theatre Group, Inc. (aka Goodman Theatre) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  29. CircEsteem Inc. in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  30. Community Television Network (aka Community TV Network) in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  31. Crossing Borders Music Collective in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  32. Eighth Blackbird Performing Arts Association in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  33. Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  34. Facets Multimedia Incorporated (aka Facets) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  35. Fulcrum Point New Music Project (aka Fulcrum Point) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  36. Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  37. Haymarket Opera Company NFP in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  38. High Concept Laboratories NFP in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  39. Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  40. Hyde Park Jazz Festival in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  41. Ile Oro: A Mutual Aid Society for Spirituality & Black Excellence in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  42. Independent Film Alliance Chicago in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  43. Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago (aka Ingenuity) in Chicago, IL: $75,000.00
  44. Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, Inc. in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  45. International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  46. Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  47. Kartemquin Educational Films (aka Kartemquin Films) in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  48. Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  49. Lyric Opera of Chicago (aka Lyric Opera or Lyric) (on behalf of Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center) in Chicago, IL: $40,000.00
  50. Marwen Foundation, Inc. (aka Marwen) in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  51. Mezcla Media Collective in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  52. Midnight Circus in the Parks in Chicago, IL: $30,000.00
  53. Muntu Dance Theatre in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  54. Museum of Contemporary Art (aka MCA Chicago) in Chicago, IL: $40,000.00
  55. Near NorthWest Arts Council in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  56. Newberry Library in Chicago, IL: $35,000.00
  57. Pegasus Theatre Chicago in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  58. Praize Productions Inc. NFP in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  59. Reading In Motion in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  60. Skyart NFP (aka SkyART) in Chicago, IL: $20,000.00
  61. Snow City Arts Foundation (aka Snow City Arts) in Chicago, IL: $15,000.00
  62. South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  63. Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, IL: $45,000.00
  64. Storycatchers Theatre (aka Storycatchers) in Chicago, IL: $50,000.00
  65. Strategy for Access Foundation NFP in Chicago, IL: $10,000.00
  66. Territory NFP in Chicago, IL: $30,000.00
  67. Third Coast Percussion NFP in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  68. ThreeWalls (aka threewalls) in Chicago, IL: $25,000.00
  69. Danville Light Opera Company Inc (aka DLO Musical Theatre) in Danville, IL: $10,000.00
  70. Destined For Greatness, Inc. in Dolton, IL: $10,000.00
  71. Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra in Elgin, IL: $10,000.00
  72. Art Encounter in Evanston, IL: $25,000.00
  73. City of Evanston, Illinois: $11,250.00
  74. New Media Caucus in Evanston, IL: $10,000.00
  75. Northwestern University, Chicago in Evanston, IL: $40,000.00
  76. Open Studio Project, Inc. in Evanston, IL: $10,000.00
  77. Writers' Theatre in Glencoe, IL: $10,000.00
  78. Midwest Young Artists (aka MYA) in Highwood, IL: $15,000.00
  79. Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, IL: $20,000.00
  80. Maywood Fine Arts Association in Maywood, IL: $10,000.00
  81. BrightSide Theatre Inc. in Naperville, IL: $10,000.00
  82. Illinois State University (on behalf of Obsidian) in Normal, IL: $40,000.00
  83. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (aka IPO) in Park Forest, IL: $10,000.00
  84. Springfield Art Association of Edwards Place in Springfield, IL: $15,000.00
  85. Macoupin Art Collective in Staunton, IL: $20,000.00

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