Arts DuPage, a DuPage Foundation initiative, and the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund (JCS Fund) of DuPage Foundation, invite DuPage County governmental agencies to apply for a grant to support public art.
The JCS Fund is offering four matching grants of up to $25,000 for public art projects in DuPage County. Public art projects may include permanent or limited time projects in any art medium. Examples include: murals, sculptures, and temporary summer art installations. Imaginative ideas are encouraged.
“We are thrilled to partner with the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of DuPage Foundation with this grant opportunity,” said Debbie Venezia, director of Arts DuPage. “Many DuPage County municipalities are turning to public art as a way to attract visitors and enhance their streets, buildings, and plazas.”
The goals of the grant opportunity are to:
- Create excitement and engagement in the local arts scene to enhance the identity of DuPage County; and
- Showcase public art that reflects the strengths of DuPage County’s diverse communities.
“Art programs like this have so many benefits,” said Venezia. “They create aesthetic, cultural, and economic vitality in a community, and they are free and accessible to everyone. Public art brings people together, starts conversations, and identifies the cultural heritage of a town and its residents. It also humanizes the built environment and invigorates a public space.”
DuPage County governmental agencies (municipalities, park districts, school districts, townships, and libraries) are eligible to apply. Projects should be installed or completed by August 31, 2024, and recipients of the grants for permanent projects must commit to repair, maintain, and replace artwork to ensure its long-term sustainability.
To learn more about this grant opportunity, visit dupagefoundation.org/jcsfund. Application deadline is Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Contact Debbie Venezia, director of Arts DuPage, at debbie@dupagefoundation.org or 630.598.5299 with any questions related to creating a public art project.
About Arts DuPage
Arts DuPage, an initiative of DuPage Foundation, showcases the vibrant local arts community, which generates cultural, economic, and social benefits for DuPage County and its residents. Arts DuPage supports, promotes, and advocates for the arts in DuPage County. More at artsdupage.org.
About The JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund
The JCS Fund supports instrumental music, cultural, health, educational, artistic, and other charitable organizations serving the needs of DuPage County residents.
About DuPage Foundation
DuPage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) community foundation, is the philanthropic leader in DuPage County, Illinois. DuPage Foundation manages more than $130 million in assets and has awarded more than $75 million in grants to not-for-profit organizations serving the residents of DuPage County since its founding in 1986. Individuals and organizations seeking to provide impactful support to address critical issues in DuPage County and beyond can create powerful customizable gift solutions and partnerships through DuPage Foundation. More at dupagefoundation.org. Doing a world of good in our own backyard.®
