Thank you for visiting our site. Arts in Bartlett relies on the contributions of volunteers and the general public to ensure that programming efforts continue to grow and enhance the quality of life for the Village of Bartlett residents and visitors. Everyone is welcome to participate in its programs and events. We hope to see you soon.
Center For The Arts - Gallery Hours Fri - Sat Open 10 to 4 PM 117 Railroad Street - Bartlett, IL 60103 - 630.372.4152 - art@artsinbartlett.org You Can Find Us Here > Click Here for MapMISSION: The purpose of Arts in Bartlett is to improve the community by providing access to the arts. This 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, founded in 2002, brings diverse events to the Bartlett area, so that the multitude of cultural arts can be experienced and enjoyed by all.Through its activities, Arts in Bartlett wants to make the full variety of media and multicultural experiences accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, whether they want to create, actively participate, experiment,or simply appreciate the arts.
VISION: Arts in Bartlett envisions a community where the overall quality of life is enhanced and each individual is made richer through an open participation in the arts.
We invite you to be part of this exciting group formed in 2002. We bring a variety of events to the Bartlett area so the many types of cultural arts can be experienced by people of all ages and back- grounds. In addition, we provide the opportunity for local talent to showcase their work right here in their own community.
The Gallery at Bartlett Center for the Arts, 117 W. Railroad, has art and jewelry all handmade by local artists for sale. The Center also has workshops and events to increase access to the arts for all.
Here’s just a few current activities:
►8th Annual Festival of the Arts, June 26-27, 2010, with art, musc & entertainment in downtown Bartlett
►Bartlett’s only community chorus — the International Chorus practices every Wednesday at Victory Centre; all are welcome
► Village Hall Gallery Exhibits, Artist Receptions, Gallery Talks , 228 S. Main St., 2nd Floor
► Bartlett’s Center for the Arts at 117 W. Railroad displaying and selling local artists’ work on commission; now accepting new artists
►An official stop on the Passport to Advenue and Children’s Art Activities at local events
► Annual scholarships to high school seniors
►Field Trips
►Special Events: participating in weekend events in downtown Bartlett
►Holiday party and annual meeting in Dec.
By becoming a member now, you’ll be first to get information on activities and programs during the year. Some events, programs and classes are members-only events or discounted for members. Most valuable of all, you’ll benefit from having access to the arts nearby.
and ALSO we need acknowledgement of our Arts Council grant on this page IL Arts Council look for this when make next year's grant decisions.
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Arts in Bartlett Programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.