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One State in the Arts & Humanities

November 5-7, 2025

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Early bird registration is now open! Early Bird registration fees are $125 through September 19, 2025
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

One State in the Arts & Humanities is the largest statewide convening of arts and cultural professionals in Illinois. This dynamic gathering is designed for participants to:    

  • Share best practices and emerging local and national trends
  • Deepen our understanding of arts and culture work in different parts of the state
  • Support skill-sharing, collaboration, and peer learning 
  • Increase access to professional development and skill-building workshops  

Arts, culture, and humanities professionals and stakeholders are invited to participate in this powerful gathering, aimed at deepening statewide connections, sparking new ideas, and catalyzing a vibrant vision for Illinois’ arts and culture sector.  

We hope you will join us at One State in the Arts & Humanities, November 5–7, 2025, in Champaign-Urbana as we aim to collectively celebrate and strengthen our state’s vital cultural sector. 

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Registration

Early bird registration is now open! Early Bird registration fees are $125 through September 19, 2025. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Key Information

Our conference hub will be the Hilton Garden Inn (1501 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61812). Book your hotel room by using our dedicated One State special rate link.

More details on the program and a call for proposals are forthcoming.

Questions? You can always reach us at OneState@ILHumanities.org

2025 One State Planning Committee

Illinois Arts Council and Illinois Humanities extend immense gratitude to the statewide planning committee for their invaluable guidance and thoughtful collaboration in shaping this year’s gathering. Thank you for your vision, time, and deep care for our state’s arts and culture community.

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