The goal of the Festival is to provide outstanding opportunities for entertainment and cultural enrichment for the residents of the Southern Illinois region at the lowest cost to participants as possible. But it is also important for us to pay the performers, artists, and presenters a reasonable fee, and to provide the other support necessary, such as sound, lights, and stage staffing to give participants a top-notch show. It is also important to recognize that it takes funding to support ongoing necessary activities such as the production of the newsletter, publicity and advertising, and fundraising expenses. The 2000 Festival was essentially a break-even situation, thanks in large part to the individual donations and business advertising that helped support the events of the Celtic Fair, in addition to the Friday concert at Shryock. Therefore, we are beginning our fundraising efforts for April during the fall, so that we will be able to plan for those last-minute expenses that often arise.
Donations are tax deductible.
Please complete the form below, and send with your check to the SIUC Division of Continuing Education. If you have a business that would like to advertise in the Festival program and on the Festival website, please contact Mike Shanahan, 549-3090. Pledges are also welcome for after January 1.