“He treated 12 and 13 year olds as if they had something valid to contribute (a fact more adults should be aware of). Thanks for being so real with them. they loved it.”

D.L, 7th grade teacher

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Booking Information

Funding in Illinois

The Illinois Arts Council provides financial support to non-profit presenters and Illinois schools who hire artists who are on the select Artstour and Arts-In-Education rosters. Miles has been selected to both of these rosters. A very brief application from the presenter is required. Arts Council staff are available to assist with this. It is a wonderful way that the state supports artists, presenters, and schools in Illinois.

Illinois Arts Council: ArtsTour Roster

Miles has been chosen by a panel of working artists to be a member of the IAC Arts Tour Roster. This honor recognizes the artistic merit of Illinois residents by providing funding support to Illinois presenters who hire them.

Contact: Walter Buford, , Director of Performing Arts Programs t: 312 814 4992 email: walter@arts.state.il.us

Illinois Arts Council: Arts In Education Roster

Miles has been chosen by a panel of professional educators to be a member of the IAC Arts in Education Roster. This honor recognizes working artists who have developed engaging programs for schools K-12, by providing funding support for educational residencies of up to 6 months.

Contact: Tatiana Gant, Acting Director for Arts In Education t: 312 814 6780 email: tatiana@arts.state.il.us

How To Apply

Funding is provided directly to presenters who've contracted with roster artists. The Illinois Arts Council staff are ready, willing, and able to assist in these endeavors.

General information via email: info@arts.state.il.us