We are excited to announce that the official MAP application is now open to applicants! The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is taking applications for the 2023 Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program (MAP) through December 1st at 11:59PM. MAP allows for the preservation of community culture by partnering master traditional artists with apprentices to pass on music skills and … Read More
Category Archives: Northeastern Illinois
Chicago Kids Play and Sing Hoagy: Book & CD Release Event, 3/1/2020
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Chicago Kids Play and Sing Hoagy–Book/CD Release Event
March 1, 2020
3:00-5:00 pm at the Hideout in Chicago
Great news! Company of Folk and Bucky Halker, Director, are very happy to announce the completion of an illustrated children’s book and CD project featuring children’s songs by the legendary songwriter Hoagy Carmichael.
The recording spotlights the charming and talented vocal work of Chicago children … Read More
IL Arts Council Agency: Master Apprentice Grants FY2019 – – Apply Now!
IL ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY OFFERS MASTER APPRENTICE GRANTS FY2019
The Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program (MAP) is designed to support a mentoring relationship between master artist and apprentice that concludes with a free public presentation of achievements made by the apprentice during the apprenticeship period. Illinois is home to an abundance of traditional art forms whether they are indigenous to … Read More
