The Illinois Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, makes grants and creates educational opportunities that bring together humanities scholars and people from all walks of life to reflect, think critically, and actively exchange ideas.

Our Mission and Core Beliefs Serving as the leading voice for all the arts in Illinois, the Illinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation strive to build a flourishing environment for the arts and culture in the State. We believe that: The instinct to be creative is universal The arts embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and distinct and numerous forms of cultural ...