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Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center

Urbana, IL

ArtsHERE

FY2025

In the center of a section of a wall mural, a young African-American man soldering a computer chip. Below him, a group of people carry a banner that reads, ""Become the Media."" A yellow flower blooms in the lower left hand corner and more people create art in the background.
Photo Credit: Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center

About

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center’s ArtsHERE grant will support a five-year strategic planning process, including cultural strategy training and a study series for local artists and community leaders.  Founded in 2001, UCIMC has transformed a historic post office into a community media and arts center, supporting various community programs and fiscally sponsoring over 60 organizations. The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center’s mission is to foster the creation and distribution of media and art that highlight underrepresented voices and perspectives, and to promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education.

Award Details

  • ArtsHERE
    Grant or Award Received
  • Illinois
    Location
  • $112,400
    Grant Amount
  • 2025
    Fiscal Year of Award

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