Made in America Veterans Program Expands in Year Two
Arts Quincy, America’s first arts council, is pleased to announce the continuation of its Made in America program this fall. Now in its second year, the program provides area veterans free access to local arts and culture events and programs.
“This year the program is changing to offer more opportunities by giving additional options for classes, concerts or theater performances,” said Laura Sievert, Executive Director. “We have partnered with Quincy Art Center, Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, Quincy Civic Music Association and Quincy Community Theatre to offer community veterans a wider variety of classes or performances to choose from. This will allow them to choose something that interests them and easily fits into their schedule.”
These local organizations have released (or are nearing the announcement) of their 2019-20 season schedules. There are ample opportunities for veterans to get involved and enjoy the local arts programming.
To view these organizations season and class schedules, please visit:
Quincy Art Center: quincyartcenter.org or 217-223-5900
Quincy Civic Music Association: quincycivicmusic.org or 217-224-5499
Quincy Community Theatre: 1qct.org or 217-222-3209
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association: qsoa.org or 217-222-2856
Veterans who wish to participate in the program must contact the Arts Quincy office to make arrangements for the program they wish to be a part of. If you are a veteran or know one who should participate, please call 217-222-3432 or email Leila Weppler at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Made in America is made possible by a grant from the Exchange Club of Quincy’s Flag of Honor program and the individual and business members of Arts Quincy.
To support this program, become a member of Arts Quincy or make a tax-deductible donation at artsquincy.org. Donations can be mailed to Arts Quincy, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite #244, Quincy, IL 62301. For more information call 217-222-3432.
“This year the program is changing to offer more opportunities by giving additional options for classes, concerts or theater performances,” said Laura Sievert, Executive Director. “We have partnered with Quincy Art Center, Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, Quincy Civic Music Association and Quincy Community Theatre to offer community veterans a wider variety of classes or performances to choose from. This will allow them to choose something that interests them and easily fits into their schedule.”
These local organizations have released (or are nearing the announcement) of their 2019-20 season schedules. There are ample opportunities for veterans to get involved and enjoy the local arts programming.
To view these organizations season and class schedules, please visit:
Quincy Art Center: quincyartcenter.org or 217-223-5900
Quincy Civic Music Association: quincycivicmusic.org or 217-224-5499
Quincy Community Theatre: 1qct.org or 217-222-3209
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association: qsoa.org or 217-222-2856
Veterans who wish to participate in the program must contact the Arts Quincy office to make arrangements for the program they wish to be a part of. If you are a veteran or know one who should participate, please call 217-222-3432 or email Leila Weppler at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Made in America is made possible by a grant from the Exchange Club of Quincy’s Flag of Honor program and the individual and business members of Arts Quincy.
To support this program, become a member of Arts Quincy or make a tax-deductible donation at artsquincy.org. Donations can be mailed to Arts Quincy, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite #244, Quincy, IL 62301. For more information call 217-222-3432.
Made In AmericaThe pilot program Made in America: Veterans Art Program has completed two successful classes and is looking ahead to the September class! Arts Quincy, in conjunction with the Illinois Veterans Home and Quincy Art Center, is preparing for the fall session and want even more area veterans to take advantage of this free program! Participants stated they enjoyed the opportunity to express themselves through the arts which helped to improve their overall well-being and they made friends with fellow veterans.
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Arts Quincy is now registering new participants for the summer session of Made in America: Printmaking Class. Please RSVP here, call Arts Quincy at 217-222-3432 or the Illinois Veterans Home at 217-222-8641 ext. 359. Classes are on Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:15-6:45 pm at Quincy Art Center (1515 Maine Street).
The 2018 classes will wrap up with a display of the Veterans' artwork in a public exhibit this November in conjunction with Veterans Day programming at the Illinois Veterans Home. |
Residents in the Alzheimer’s Unit and Special Care Unit at the Illinois Veterans Home will also have the opportunity to participate in a version of the program as scheduled by the activities director. The program is part of Arts Quincy’s commitment to increase arts access to the under-served population in Adams County.
The Made in America: Veterans Arts Program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri by a gift from the late Al Beck, a local Korean War veteran and art instructor, Exchange Club of Quincy's Flag of Honor Program and the individual and business members of Arts Quincy.
To support this program, become a member of Arts Quincy or make a tax-deductible charitable donation. Click here to learn more.
The Made in America: Veterans Arts Program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri by a gift from the late Al Beck, a local Korean War veteran and art instructor, Exchange Club of Quincy's Flag of Honor Program and the individual and business members of Arts Quincy.
To support this program, become a member of Arts Quincy or make a tax-deductible charitable donation. Click here to learn more.
