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Mission

We strive to provide children, youth, and their families – from all neighborhoods and backgrounds – with transformative learning through hands-on experiences in the visual arts.

Self-Discovery & Empowerment

When children and youth engage with art, they learn about themselves, the world around them, and are empowered to use their voice through creation.

Critical Skill Building

IAS programs guide children and youth to become more confident and engaged citizens and develop skills they need to excel, including critical observation, creative problem solving, and empathy.

Self-Discovery & Empowerment

When children and youth engage with art, they learn about themselves, the world around them, and are empowered to use their voice through creation.

Critical Skill Building

IAS programs guide children and youth to become more confident and engaged citizens and develop skills they need to excel, including critical observation, creative problem solving, and empathy.

Illinois Art Station youth mural project in Bloomington Normal

Art is a powerful force for learning and expression at every stage of development.

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IAS Programming

Through our programming we are providing opportunities for our children to learn, expand, and create – to go out into the world a little more confident, a little brighter, and a little more engaged.

Art can be a powerful force for learning and expression at every stage of development. We are dedicated to designing and implementing quality programs that reach all of our children and youth, from ages 1 to 18.

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IAS Programming

Through our programming we are providing opportunities for our children to learn, expand, and create – to go out into the world a little more confident, a little brighter, and a little more engaged.

Art can be a powerful force for learning and expression at every stage of development. We are dedicated to designing and implementing quality programs that reach all of our children and youth, from ages 1 to 17.

Making It Possible

While we believe that everyone can benefit from quality visual arts based programming, we have a special focus on reaching traditionally underserved populations and those children and youth who have the least access to these types of programs. In this capacity, we have worked to develop relationships with community partners who help us have the greatest impact on our community. To date we have developed relationships with over 30 area community organizations and nonprofits. Notable partnerships include Boys and Girls Club, the YWCA, and Children’s Home and Aid.

 
Artolution Logo
The Autism Place logo
BCAI logo
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Illinois
Bloom Community School
Bloomington Public Library
Bloomington High School logo
Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal
Brigham Early Learning logo
Carle BroMenn Medical Center logo
Children's Home and Aid logo
My Bloomington Illinois Logo
City of Bloomington logo
First Star Academy
Girl Scouts of America logo
Heartland Head Start logo
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Inside Out Accessible Art Cooperative
Normal Public Library
Marcfirst logo
McLean County Arts Center
McLean County Museum of History
Millner Library Illinois State University
Prairie Pride Coalition logo
Sarah Raymond School of Early Education logo
Town of Normal logo
Unity Community Center Illinois Extension
West Bloomington Revitalization Project logo
Western Avenue Community Center logo
University Galleries of ISU
YWCA of Bloomington Normal
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Email us at info@illinoisartstation.org

Illinois Art Station masks artwork created by children and youth

IAS is committed to providing children, youth and families – from all neighborhoods and backgrounds – with transformative learning through hands-on experiences in the visual arts.  About IAS »

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