20 scholarships available to arts leaders of color

Thanks to generous support from The Joyce Foundation, there are a limited number of One State 2015 scholarships available to subsidize registration, transportation and lodging expenses. Priority will be given to arts administrators from culturally specific organizations and arts leaders of color in Illinois. Awards will reflect the diversity of the arts in the state.

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Announcing FLOURISH, our theme for One State 2015

Creative expression is an innate and powerful condition of human nature that vigorously nurtures the human spirit. Springing from both the commonplace and the extraordinary, the arts celebrate and reveal our essential humanity, break down imposing barriers, and improve the livability of our neighborhoods, our towns, our state, and our world. We all flourish when we flex our creative muscle and encourage growth in individuals and communities.  Continue Reading →

See photos from One State 2013

Photos from One State Together in the Arts 2013 are online and ready to share.

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Meet Our Presenters

What happened in 2011

2011 One State line-upOne State isn’t your ordinary conference. Get a feel for what’s coming by checking out the 2011 One State talks, including the keynote by Bruce Mau and talks by Dan Sinker, Tanya Saracho, Orbert Davis, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon, Kevin Coval, Albany Park Theater Project, and many more.
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