Over the past 25 years we have provided special arts grants to numerous artists and organizations. We extend our gratitude to the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Arts Midwest, the Illinois Arts Council, the Illinois Humanities Council, the Arts Alliance Illinois, the Neil and Mary Ellen Dillard Fund, and our private donors for their significant contributions and support of our vision, mission, and values.
Run a Poetry Out Loud Contest
What Is Poetry Out Loud?
A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud™ (POL) encourages high school students to learn about great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition. Students select, memorize, and recite classic and contemporary poems, helping them to master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Contact your region one coordinator, Cody Tracy at ctracy@artspace304.org or 618-457-5100
For more info please visit poetryoutloud.org
Exhibit at Artspace 304
We look forward to seeing your work in our space! Applications to exhibit at our galleries are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply to exhibit your artwork in our main gallery at Artspace 304, The Neil and Mary Ellen Dillard Media and Performance Gallery, or The Corridor Gallery located in the Carbondale Civic Center.
2025 SIU MFA Thesis Exhibition Rentals are available for one-week sessions on March 26-28 and April 2-4. Exhibitions can be scheduled in our Main Gallery space or The Neil and Mary Ellen Dillard Media and Performance Gallery.
Email exhibits@artspace304.org for more information on displaying your artwork at Artspace 304.
Partner with Shop 304
Join other makers across Southern Illinois and submit your artwork and goods for sale at Shop 304. We consider submissions throughout the year and accept work in a variety of media and materials.
To submit email the following information to info@artspace304.org:
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Name & contact information
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3-5 photographs of your work (jpegs)
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Short biography (200 words)
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Short statement about your process & techniques (200 words)
Apply for Regional Grants
SOUTHERN ARTS FUND (SAF)
Applications for SAF 2024 are now closed. Stay tuned grantee anouncements.
SAF provides financial assistance in the form of grants to artists and organizations whose projects and practice are public in nature.
Eligible applicants for SAF funding opportunities include public, private, and nonprofit organizations, as well as individual artists located in Southern Illinois.
The 2024 Southern Arts Fund is made possible by funding from the Illinois Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and regional donors.
ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL
Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is committed to building a strong, creative, and connected Illinois through the arts.
They offer several regional grant opportunities for artists, musicians, and creatives.
“The collaboration between Artspace 304 and the Southern Illinois Music Festival has been very rewarding artistically, and benefits our whole community. Funding from the Southern Arts Fund has allowed us to expand our programming to include high quality chamber music and ‘Klassics for Kids‘ concerts at Artspace 304.”
Edward Benyas
Professor of Oboe & Conducting, Southern Illinois University
Music Director, Southern Illinois Music Festival
Music Director, New Chicago Chamber Orchestra
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