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SMU DataArts Names Illinois Sixth Most Vibrant Arts State
Arts Impact in Illinois
$37.39B
of our state's gross domestic product was contributed by arts and culture in 2023 - Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept of Commerce
226,407
Illinois jobs were in arts and culture (2023)
- Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
22
grants totaling $862,855 were directed to Illinois school districts in developing arts and foreign language curricula in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education (FY2024)
$478M
in revenues to state and local government were delivered by Illinois arts nonprofits in 2024 - Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6)
29
local arts councils partnered with IAC through its Local Arts Network to support statewide arts programming (FY2024)
100%
of all legislative districts throughout Illinois receive free access to local and regional news, public affairs and arts programming through IAC support for Illinois Public Radio and Television (FY2025)
Muse Vlog Artist Spotlight
The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is thrilled to announce the release of our second episode of The Muse VLOG, featuring the renowned choreographer Joel Hall. In this episode, Joel reflects on his journey with the Chicago City Theatre Company (aka, Joel Hall Dancers and Center), which he co-founded with Joseph Ehrenberg in 1974. As he embraces his new role as Artistic Director Emeritus, Joel remains actively involved, mentoring aspiring dancers within the Joel Hall Dancers and Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company. His impressive 50-year career has earned him international acclaim for his Urban Jazz style, which beautifully blends jazz with classical, modern, and street dance influences. Honored as Mayor Harold Washington’s international ambassador for the arts, Hall's contributions have resonated widely. Dance Magazine celebrated his work as "jazz dance at its best." Don’t miss this inspiring episode of the Muse VLOG!
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