North Central Illinois ARTworks is an organization created by local artists. The mission of NCIAW is to inspire artistic growth among artists through education, exhibition, and competition. ARTworks promotes quality professionalism and diversity in the arts in a positive manner. It is also our mission to create a venue to support public and private education, community events, re-development and cultural tourism.
Our vision is to:
- Provide a location(s) for exhibition, consignment, classes, workshops and work/live studio space for community members and artists.
- Make fine arts experiences available to the communities that we serve.
- Foster mentoring and volunteer experiences through the arts.
- Develop relationships with businesses and organizations which foster and support our mission.
- Sponsor exhibitions, art shows, special events and programs.
- Work with community leaders to develop a vibrant artistic atmosphere in our region.
- Contribute to the viability and economic growth of the NCIAW region, by accomplishing these goals set forth and build a testimonial to our mission statement.
- Inspire each other and promote the NCIAW with an optimistic and positive manner to move forward.
Interested artists may get an application or email inquiries to Julie Jenkins, President of ARTworks, at julie.jenkins14@comcast.net.