, ,

Fall Family Programming at Illinois Art Station!

Illinois Art Station is happy to announce that we have partnered with Illinois State University’s Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course for Fall Family Programming! This course, taught by Dr. Miranda Lin, focuses on the cultural factors…
, ,

Itsy Studio: In the Community Returns!

After an 18-month hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IAS is pleased to be back in the community with our PNC Grow Up Great Grant® funded program, Itsy Studio: In the Community! This program brings visual arts engagement to area early childhood…
Illinois Art Station Community Events
, ,

Fall Programming at Illinois Art Station

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and our building is finally here. That means one thing: Fall Programs are officially here at Illinois Art Station. The best part? They’ll take place at our brand new building in our brand new studios!…
, ,

Illinois Art Station Announces the Opening of its Permanent Facility!

On September 10, 2021, Illinois Art Station celebrated the opening of its new facility with a party in support of art! The evening event’s attendance  stretched the facility to its COVID capacity,  bringing together IAS supporters…
Illinois Art Station - Western Avenue - 2018
, ,

Illinois Art Station Awarded Grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation – Mirza Arts and Culture Fund

Illinois Art Station is excited to announce that they have been awarded a grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation's Mirza Arts and Culture Fund to support a new program, Art Perspectives. Art Perspectives is an arts engagement…
,

Help IAS Put Down Roots!

The new location of Illinois Art Station sits on over 2 acres of land that once provided trees for communities all over the Midwest. In 1890, Frank and Charles Custer founded the Custer Brothers Nursery at 100-102 and 101-103 E. Vernon Ave.…
Illinois Art Station 2019 Youth Mural Project Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Illinois Art Station announces two new programs to serve middle school and high school aged students

Beginning in spring 2021, Illinois Art Station will offer two new programs designed to engage older children with the visual arts: smARTs Lab and Arts in Action. Both programs will use the visual arts as a central point for developing conversation…
Illinois Art Station - YEP Logo

IAS Awarded Grant from Youth Engaged in Philanthropy at Illinois Prairie Community Foundation

Illinois Art Station is pleased to announce that they have received a grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation’s Youth Engaged in Philanthropy group to help produce the first year of their new program, smARTs Lab. smARTs Lab is a…
Illinois Art Station Animal Drawing Online Lesson Plans

Illinois Art Station Invites You and Yours to Join Them for Art Near and Far

Normal, IL - Illinois Art Station Invites You and Yours to Join Them for Art Near and Far Illinois Art Station is excited to announce a new virtual art program designed to bring people together, no matter how far apart they may be. Art Near…
Illinois Art Station Site Plan Drawings

Illinois Art Station Announces Plans to Establish Its Permanent Home at 101 E. Vernon Street in Normal

Illinois Art Station Foundation submits site plans to the Town of Normal to build a permanent facility at 101 E. Vernon Street in Normal. On July 8, the Illinois Art Station Foundation submitted site plans to the Town of Normal to rezone…