Today At Shumway – November 2022

Update from the Executive Director

For Artists

• ART FOR IMPACT is a new Arts Council program focused on public art opportunities for local artists–from murals to performances, to three-dimensional art installments…ART FOR IMPACT currently hosts opportunities for local artists.  This fall, the Arts Council opened up submissions for the Art For Impact: Neighborhood Art Initiative Project with the vision to see public art in every neighborhood in our community in alignment with the City of Rockford’s Neighborhood Improvement Initiative. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received 13 incredible proposals from various talented local artists. A panel is currently underway reviewing the submissions, and we’re excited to bring these projects to life while bolstering neighborhood pride and creating a sense of place, community, and belonging in the Rockford region.
  ART FOR IMPACT objectives:
  • Bolster neighborhood pride
  • Create a sense of place, community, and belonging
  • Develop public art that draws the attention of residents + visitors
  • Reflect the values and priorities of the Rockford Region—diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Access Grants provide up to $2500 in funding for 501c3 organizations providing creative programs + events in our community, the deadline is 11/16/22.
• Grants to support artists who have been at work for 20+ years, or who have been at work for 10+ years and who are experiencing a crisis, NO DEADLINE
• Register in the Arts and Culture Directory.  Your professional information will be available on our website, for the purpose of connecting community members to specific artists with specific expertise.
• BUSINESS RESOURCES for Artists
  • City of Rockford’s Business First Program is a comprehensive business advisory panel with the City’s experts–once a month!
  • LIST of entrepreneur/small business resources from Transform Rockford

For Arts Organizations

• Access Grants provide up to $2500 in funding for 501c3 organizations providing creative programs + events in our community, the deadline is 11/16/22.
• Quarterly Meetings: Arts and Culture Sector individuals and organizations meet quarterly–if you’d like to join us, please email me at mary@artsforeveryone. You can represent yourself or a group you’re a part of.
• Rockford Area Cultural Plan: The Arts Council continues its journey to fund a dynamic cultural plan for the Rockford Region. The Arts Council’s RIGHT TIME | RIGHT PLACE: Cultural Plan partners include the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Transform Rockford, RACVB, R1, the Rockford Park District, Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and local legislators. Please add your name to the list!