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IGNN: Disabilities Press Release

ILLINOIS NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2009

Upcoming Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

Universal Arts

Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

The Illinois Arts Council, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services and Access Living of Metro Chicago, is proud to present Universal Arts: Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities.

The forums, taking place this May in Springfield and Chicago, will:

For the first time, bring together state resources for disabilities and the arts;
Provide insight into careers in the arts for all levels of practicing artists with disabilities; and
Provide an opportunity to meet and network with arts presenters and educators.

The forums are open to all Illinois artists, art students, and arts administrators with a disability or who work with people with disabilities and the arts.

Don't miss this opportunity! Please respond to this call for information and registration to the Universal Arts: Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities by Friday, April 10, 2009.

Attendance is limited.

P.S. When you fill out the survey, you will be entered in a random drawing to receive a copy of the VSA publication Putting Creativity to Work: Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities.

1st Forum:

SPRINGFIELD
May 12, 2009

Old State Capitol, Springfield

The first forum

will take place:

9am-5pm

Tuesday, May 12

at the

Crowne Plaza

2nd Forum:

CHICAGO
May 18, 2009

Access Living

of Metro Chicago

The second forum will take place:

9am-5pm

Monday, May 18

Access Living of Metro Chicago

Want More?

If you would like more information, or if you need assistance in completing the Universal Arts survey or registration form, please contact:

Encarnacion Teruel, Illinois Arts Council
Phone: 312 - 814 - 6753
Email: encarnacion.teruel@illinois.gov
TTY: 888 - 261 - 7957 (for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities)