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ARTS & CULTURE
THRIVE IN SPI • SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON GROWTH ALLIANCE
VISUAL ARTS Springfield Art Association The Springfield Art Association hosts two art galleries, an art school, a Lincoln-era history house museum (the Edwards Place), and a calendar of events for both individuals and families. Its galleries are open to the public free of charge. The M.G. Nelson Family Gallery hosts monthly exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For top art talent in Central Illinois, head to the SAA Collective located at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. It showcases the work of more than 80 member artists in all media, from painting to photography to jewelry. The Pharmacy The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space cultivates and celebrates expressions of multidimensional artists. Located on Adams St. in Springfield, the organization strives to be a catalyst and forum for advancing, discovering and connecting through contemporary art and innovative cultural events. Old Capitol Art Fair Looking for a unique outdoor art gallery? Head to the Old Capitol Art Fair. Held for two days each summer in downtown Springfield, artists and shoppers from across the country convene here. Find opportunities to purchase original art in a wide variety of mediums and invest in next-generation artists through local art contests and scholarship awards.
Springfield Dance Theatre Springfield Dance Theatre offers youth in the Springfield area the opportunity to
Springfield Youth Performance Group The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG) spotlights young talent from the Springfield area when bringing beloved children’s literature to life. UIS Performing Arts Center University of Illinois Springfield’s Performing Arts Center serves as the performance home for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, the Springfield Ballet Company, and the UIS Theatre and Music programs. Seating over 2,000, the UIS PAC is the only venue of this kind and size in Sangamon County, drawing audiences from a 14-county region. The auditorium hosts nearly 75,000 attendees at more than 150 events annually. Springfield Municipal Band The Springfield Municipal Band has been providing free music in the parks for residents and visitors since 1936. The free outdoor concerts are held in rotation at Douglas Park, Southwind Park, in addition to performances at various events and festivals across the community.
cultivate their unique talents in a fun, creative, artistic environment, and then perform in full scale stage productions. Springfield Theatre Center Housed in the Center for the Arts, the Springfield Theatre Center offers a series of plays and musicals, as well as educational opportunities for young people. Their White Rabbit Family Series, PAVE arts summer camp and its affiliation with the Active & Creative Teen Theatre offer local youth an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to build confidence in all aspects of performance and theatre. Illinois Symphony Orchestra The Illinois Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1993 and its commitment to the community is highlighted through its engaging Concerts for Kids, free Around the Town Chamber Music Series and the award- winning Music Matters! in-school program for students in Kindergarten – 6th grade.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony merged with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) to become the Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras (ISYO), offering tiered programs like Starter Strings, Junior Strings, Preparatory, Concert, and Symphony Orchestras for students of all levels, focusing on enriching the community through orchestral experiences. Springfield Area Arts Council The Springfield Area Arts Council is a nonprofit organization established in 1976 with the mission to enrich the community by providing creative opportunities to participate in and enjoy the arts. Housed on the lower level of the Hoogland Center for the Arts, the organization supports art and cultural initiatives in Springfield and surrounding communities – from the Artist in the Park musical performances to the weekly jazz and blues performance series called Uptown Friday Night. The longest-running celebration of the arts in the country, First Night Springfield has rung in the new year since 1987. Springfield Ballet Springfield Ballet is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art of ballet through premier education, performance, outreach and collaboration. The organization offers classes for dance students of all ages at The Creamery Arts Center. Performances take place at the historic Landers Theatre.
Old Capitol Art Fair
Springfield Youth Performance Group
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