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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
- Art In Bloom!
Join us Sunday, April 19th from 2-4pm at Emmett's Ale House, 110 North Brockway Street, downtown Palatine.
Ring in spring with the creative works of Kathy LaRocco, Tina Primer, DiAnn Baumeister and the artists of Little City.
May 2009 Calendar Contest Winner
Hailey Fetters "Raccoon in Water"
- Annual PIAC Youth Art Calendar
2010 calendar entry deadline to be announced.
See the 2009 calendar contest winners.
See the 2008 calendar contest winners.
2010 Youth Art Calendar entry form coming soon.
- Palatine Poetry Slam
The Palatine Poetry Slam is a place where anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, religion,
or skin color, can get up on stage and be heard uncensored. The Open Mic portion of each Slam event
invites all kinds of performers: musicians, comedians, short story writers, poets, etc. In addition, slam master Stephen Whitfield
brings in quality featured performers from all over the country, and in some cases, from all over the world. The Poetry
Slam takes place at 6:30pm on the last Tuesday of every month at the Lamplighter Inn in downtown Palatine. Check it out!
- Positive
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.
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