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Chicago Performing Arts Venue Relief Grant – FREE Webinar Oct 8

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As Republicans in Congress refuse to pass further relief packages for those hit hardest by COVID-19, Chicago announced a new fund to help struggling local performing arts spaces — as it’s currently estimated that 90 percent of live music venues won’t survive without additional support, reported Block Club.

Venues can apply for up to $10,000 from the Performing Arts Venue Relief Program, funded in part by the Walder Foundation and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, and in partnership with Accion. The city said 120 eligible applicants will be randomly selected by lottery for the relief grants.

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend an application assistance webinar on Thursday, October 8 from 12:00pm–1:00pm. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venue-program-info-session-tickets-123724718965

Eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicago.gov/artsvenuerelief — the application deadline is October 23 at 5pm Central. Grant recipients will chosen via lottery and notified of their acceptance on November 16th.

The program will prioritize funding organizations located on the South and West sides, in LMI (Low and Moderate Income) community areas, organizations that were not eligible for the City of Chicago’s Together Now program, and organizations that have not received grants through the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, the City of Chicago’s Together Now program, or the 2020 CityArts Large program for organizations with budgets over $2M.

In addition, if you care about live performance, please consider sending this form letter to your representatives asking them to support the bipartisan “Save Our Stages” Act.

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Arts for Illinois Relief Fund

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From the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events:

Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Governor JB Pritzker to announce the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, providing financial assistance to artists, artisans and cultural organizations impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The fund is a partnership between the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the broader philanthropic community. Arts for Illinois Relief Fund is administered by Arts Alliance Illinois in partnership with 3Arts and Arts Work Fund.

Grant applications for artists, artisans and cultural organizations open today. Individual artists and artisans – including stage and production members and part-time cultural workers – experiencing an urgent need will be able to apply for one-time grants of $1,500 distributed by 3Arts. Grants will be awarded through a lottery system and will be disseminated quickly. Additionally, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations of any size will be able to apply for relief through the Arts Work Fund. Based on their demonstrated financial need, organizations will be awarded grants from $6,000 – $30,000. Artists, artisans and cultural organizations impacted by COVID-19 are urged to apply for grants through www.artsforillinois.org.

To date, more than $4M has been committed from public and private sources to seed an upcoming statewide campaign that will provide additional funding to meet the growing and critical needs of the state’s creative sector. DCASE has contributed $1 million to the relief effort, along with leadership gifts from Walder Foundation and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Fundraising activities will be co-chaired by First Lady MK Pritzker and First Lady Amy Eshleman, with support from other civic leaders. Individuals, corporations and charitable foundations are encouraged to donate to the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund by visiting www.artsforillinois.org.

Arts for Illinois also launched an online platform that features talented artists – performers, singers, poets, painters, writers and other creatives from across Illinois – who have generously made their works available for the public’s enjoyment while at home during these challenging times. Visit www.artsforillinois.org to explore a wide-range of art experiences, as well as learn more about the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund. Share your art using #ArtsforIllinois.

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