It happens every year, you find yourself stuck on what to get “that person.” You know, the one who already has everything? Or maybe it’s someone who is working on downsizing. This year consider giving experience gifts. Not only are they naturally clutter-free but they create memories the recipient will cherish for years to come. 

Earlier this spring, Arts Quincy helped area artists and arts organizations apply for the Illinois Creative Recovery/B2B Arts Grant by serving as an information hub for all of west central Illinois. The program is an historic $50 million in grant money being distributed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist businesses, nonprofit organizations, sole proprietors, freelancers and independent contractors in the creative sector that have suffered losses because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement of grant awards was made in October.

​For the second time, Arts Quincy has been awarded the 2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Award. The program recognizes commitment to the highest level of nonprofit ethics and accountability.

By Terry Hollenberg
​Meet Jeff Hibbs, is a relatively new member of the Quincy Woodworkers Guild. Jeff was invited to a meeting in 2023 and joined right away. His day job is running a CNC lathe at Watlow Industries, but in his free time Jeff applies himself to a wide range of projects including woodworking, building a retention wall, home remodeling, 3d printing, some metal work and expanding his workshop’s capabilities.

​Quincy Community Theatre invites you to “Seize the Day” with its 2024 season announcement. The organization unveiled eight shows as a part of next year’s season and season tagline which is a line from the summer musical, Newsies. QCT invites everyone to audition and to bring their unique selves to the table. The 2024 Season ticket includes: 

Dear Art Patrons:
​Every time we print an Arts Quincy magazine, I marvel at the number of things there are to do, but no issue captures the vibrance and warmth of the arts quite like the holiday edition. 

The Quincy Area Youth Chorus is welcoming new members! Singers in grades 3-12 are invited to audition for the spring 2024 semester. Accepted singers will perform at their own concert on April 7 as well as join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Choruses for a spectacular finale performance of Carmina Burana on April 20.

​Arts Quincy is thrilled to unveil the expansion of its highly acclaimed Community Arts Access program for the upcoming school year. This initiative, generously funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, will extend its reach to children in grades K-5 across Adams County public, parochial and nontraditional schools. This collaborative endeavor, which involves numerous students, dozens of schools and several nonprofit arts and culture organizations, aims to enrich the lives of young learners through immersive arts experiences.

By Nick Sorrill
Creative Arts Activities Coordinator
At Chaddock, we are always looking for new ways for our kids to experience life through art. Combining visual art making with other subjects like STEM are a great way for students to get a better understanding of these topics. According to the Institute for Educational Advancement, “Integrating hands-on activities and experiments into classroom instruction helps students remember concepts and aids in long-term retention of material.”

​The Quincy Public Library Outreach Services department currently serves over 170 patrons in the Quincy area on a bi-weekly basis delivering to individual homes and community living centers. ​