Community
IAS works closely with local organizations to offer dynamic and meaningful arts programming for area children, youth, and teens. Our community programs are free for participants and focus on key areas of development and topics of prime interest to our youth.
If you are interested in partnering with IAS please contact Laura Jaster at laura.jaster@illinoisartstation.org.
IAS Community Programs
Itsy Studio: In the Community
This early childhood program focuses on social and emotional development and pre-literacy skills.
Art Perspectives
A visual arts engagement program for children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade. IAS art educators assist children in developing their own creative voice and learning how to use the elements of art to visually express themselves. Young artists explore various perspectives presented in the visual arts and work to develop their own unique viewpoint.
smARTs Lab
A STEAM-based program for ages 12 to 14, this interdisciplinary program will allow youth to engage with a variety of topics using art as the central focus.
Arts in Action
This civically engaged, social-justice focused program for high school students explores the various ways in which the visual arts communicate to the public and spark conversation and change. Teens will be asked to participate in scaffolded interpretive conversations and respectful dialogue as they explore key social issues.
Community Group Visits
Illinois Art Station is dedicated to providing transformative experiences through hands-on engagement with the visual arts for the children, youth, and teens of our community. We would love to share our unique programming with the your youth! To find out more about how your group can benefit from IAS art experiences email us at learn@illinoisartstation.org.
Educator-led Experiences
IAS art educators are excited to lead your group through visual arts experiences that challenge, engage, and inspire. Our Itsy Studio, Art Perspectives, smARTs Lab, and Arts in Action programs are specifically designed to meet the unique needs and interests of children, youth, and teens. Whether you are looking for a singular experience or a series of visits, IAS has something for you.
Self-motivated Experiences
Illinois Art Station’s Creation Stations* offer the perfect opportunity for your youth to expand their creative imagination and stretch their making muscles. With 4 different Creation Stations available, visitors are able to follow their own curiosity and try new things as they explore various types of art making.
*Creation Stations will be available in late fall 2021
Custom Experiences
Don’t see what you are looking for? IAS is happy to work with your group to provide a unique experience that meets your needs. For more information email us at learn@illinoisartstation.org.
Rates for Illinois Art Station’s community programs vary based on art making opportunities, materials, and length of program.
Illinois Art Station believes that all children, youth, and teens should have access to quality arts programming, regardless of ability to pay. Scholarships are available for those who need them.
Please email us at learn@illinoisartstation.org to find out more about scholarships and rates.
