PIAC is committed to the cultural, educational and economic growth of the members of our communities through support and encouragement of performing and visual arts and artists. We hope to provide educational and financial support for the students of District 15 and District 211. We consider the arts as an integral part of life-long learning and work to provide the accessibility of public arts activities to all people. Find out more about us »

Arts News or Upcoming Events

• An Art Affair Around The Square - September 13-14, 2008
  Join us at our annual art fair in Palatine's Town Square.
• Holiday Bazaar - November 2008
  Information forthcoming
• First Saturday Events return November 2008
  Artists interested in participating in a "First Saturday" event are invited to contact us at events@palatineinvernessarts.org . All mediums are welcome. Preference will be given to members and local artists.
  
• Other news
  Mayor Mullins presented the October is Arts and Humanities month proclamation to Barb Black and Betty Flamm at the Village Council meeting October 8, 2007. The Village was presented with the first (hopefully of many) Palatine Purchase Award from the art show (see photos from the 2007 art show.). Brad Helms selected the piece, a black and white photo of the "Cloud Gate" sculpture in Millenium Park. The framing for the piece was donated by The Frame Corner.
  


2008 Art Show
An Art Affair Around the Square
Sept. 13 and 14, 2008
Applications will be posted November 2007

Application available (PDF, 2pp, 280K)
Early entry deadline Jan. 31, 2008

Photos from 2007 Art Show

• 2008 PIAC Youth Art Cale2008 PIAC Youth Art Calendar
  2009 calendar entry deadline to be announced.
  See the 2007 calendar contest winners.
• Positive StrokePositive Strokes Art School & Gallery
  For monthly artist receptions and current gallery shows, please check out Positive Strokes.
• Palatine Park Distict 
  For more information on local art, music and theater performances, check out the Palatine Park District website.

Ongoing Activities

Christmas Pageant of Peace - PIAC sponsors the State of Illinois Christmas Tree on the "Pathway of Peace" on the Ellipse in Washington D.C. Ornaments are created that symbolize the history, heritage and culture of Illinois. The "Pathway" features trees from every state, territory and the District of Columbia. They are lit in conjunction with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

Palatine/Inverness Arts Council
P.O.Box 1541, Palatine, Illinois 60078
Phone (847) 963-6451

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