Idaho

Idaho Songwriters Association. The Idaho Songwriters Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and promotion of songwriters throughout Idaho. Based in Boise, the ISA welcomes songwriters from all genres to participate in their community and events, and to use the ISA as a platform to develop, showcase and promote their art. The last Tuesday of each month, the ISA hosts songwriters to give them the chance to perform and receive feedback, encouragement and support from our members. Website

Snake River NSAI Regional Workshop. Coordinator: J. Marty Walker. 208-528-8572. 2640 W. 33 N., Idaho Falls, ID, 83402. e-mail: [email protected]. Please contact J.http://www.acousticarts.org/ Marty Walker for information.

Idaho Acoustic Arts Association. Director: Bob Picard. 208-233-1781. 9463 N. Swallow Road, Pocatello, ID, 83201. e-mail: [email protected]. This association’s purpose is to promote the art of songwriting in Idaho. They support learning, performance and listening opportunities for the region’s singer/songwriters and their communities. Website

Illinois

Chicago Songwriters Collective. President: Greg Steele. 203 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60302. e-mail: [email protected]. This organization promotes and encourages songwriting, storytelling, composing and lyric writing. They provide information and opportunities to aspiring performers of all levels. Website

Indiana

Indiana Songwriters Association (ISA). President: Jody Fitzgibbon. e-mail: [email protected]. Established in 1983, this group hosts monthly meetings the first Tuesday of each month at the Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4609 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Meetings feature guest industry speakers, song critiques and workshops. ISA also publishers a quarterly newsletter. Website

Iowa

Listings will be added soon. If you know of an association in Iowa which should be added, please e-mail us.

Kansas

Singer/Songwriter Circle. Organizer: Bryan Masters. e-mail: [email protected]. Meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Artichoke Sandwich Bar in Wichita, KS, 811 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67214. Website