The Ignite Fund supports experimental and groundbreaking visual arts-based work by Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives.

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The Ignite Fund Announces Round 5 Cohort

CHICAGO, IL (November 2, 2026) — The Ignite Fund, supporting experimental and groundbreaking visual arts-based work by Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives, has announced its Round 5 grantees. Four artists and two artist-led collectives are receiving a combined total of $60,000 to support the creation and implementation of new, public-facing works.

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The Ignite Fund Announces 2025 Cohort of Artist Grantees

CHICAGO, IL (October 27, 2025) — The Ignite Fund, supporting experimental and groundbreaking visual arts-based work by Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives, has announced its 2025 cohort of grantees. Six artists and four artist-led collectives are receiving a combined total of $60,000 to support the creation and implementation of new, public-facing works.

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