The Illinois Arts Council is now taking applications for its 2005-2007 Artstour Program, which "links arts presenters with Illinois' wealth of touring artists as well as quality visual and media arts exhibits." So if you're into dance, mime, multi-disciplinary performance, music, performance poetry/literature, storytelling, theater and/or traditional ethnic and folk arts and want to tour the state giving subsidized performances, the application deadline is December 1. Download the application, or call 800/237-6994 for more information.