OUR MISSION
Quad City Arts is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts.
Quad City Arts is a non-profit arts organization serving a six-county area in eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. We are dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts by offering the community arts opportunities, programming, and community events.
Quad City Arts is a non-profit arts organization serving a six-county area in eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. We are dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts by offering the community arts opportunities, programming, and community events.
OUR HISTORY
Quad City Arts Council, founded in 1970 as an arts advocacy organization that operated a visual arts gallery and re-granting program for local artists, launched Visiting Artists, Inc. in 1974 as an educational residency program presenting multi-disciplinary performing arts through residencies in schools and at community sites. Due to high demand for the residencies, Festival of Trees debuted in 1986 as a fund raiser for the program.
The organization’s dual role of presenting the arts and humanities, as well as serving as an arts resource, allows us to serve more than 350,000 people annually in the Arts Center in Rock Island and at over 200 rural and urban community sites.
The organization’s dual role of presenting the arts and humanities, as well as serving as an arts resource, allows us to serve more than 350,000 people annually in the Arts Center in Rock Island and at over 200 rural and urban community sites.
OUR IMPACT
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Thank you to all who support us and recognize the value that Quad City ARTS Provides to our community
OUR SUPPORTERS
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All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council, Iowa Arts Council, National Endowment of the Arts, Regional Development Authority, Scott County Regional Authority and Quad Cities Cultural Trust
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Meet OUR TEAM
Quad City Arts staff photos were taken by the 2019 Metro Arts Photography team, led by Clint Balsar.
OUR 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Quad City Arts' board is elected by the executive board and plays a crucial role in determining the mission of Quad City Arts, ensuring that the organization continues to operate in the best interest of past, present, and future members. Quad City Arts' board members serve staggered three-year terms. Contact us if you are interested in becoming part of our board.
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Shea Doyle, President
Carolyn Martin, Vice President Kathleen Richlen, Secretary Laura Ekizian, Treasurer Jane Koski, Visual Arts Chair Bill Lundie, Performing Arts Chair Nate Augustine |
Steve Morrison
H. Derek Cockrell Kelli Grubbs Kim Guy Judi Pilcher Kathy Ruggeberg Gaye Shannon-Burnett |
OUR HEADQUARTERS
The Quad City Arts headquarters houses a gallery space, store and central office space. The gallery serves as a springboard for emerging talent and a respected destination for established artists. Our gallery store is pleased to offer the region’s largest collection of fine art, including paintings, artwork, ceramic and metallic sculptures, and glass art. Located in the heart of Rock Island, we welcome you to come in as you experience downtown.
PARKINGFree parking is available on-street for four hours on 2nd Ave. Please note that parking ramps are also available within walking distance for long term parking. For more parking information downtown, visit the City of Rock Island website.
ADDRESS1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201 |
Contact USWe're here to help answer any questions you might have about our gallery, store, or programs.
Have feedback? We'd love to hear it. We strive to serve the Quad City area with quality programming and art resources and we love to hear new fresh ideas. Send us a message, we’re just a quick note away! Fill out the form or email us directly: info@quadcityarts.com. If you have a timely request please call: Phone: 309.793.1213 Fax: 309.793.1265 |
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