Agency Details:

Our Mission...
Quad City Arts is dedicated to the growth and
vitality of the Quad City region through the
presentation, development, and celebration
of the arts. We envision a vibrant, dynamic
Quad City region where artists, residents,
and visitors are engaged in diverse opportunities
in the arts and humanities.

Description:
Our Goals...
Engage the community in the arts and
humanities through the highest quality,
comprehensive programs and services.
Provide opportunities for artists as
contributors to the social, cultural, and
economic well-being of our community.
Serve as an advocate for the arts by
building an appreciation and recognition
of the role of arts and artists.
Create wide-spread accessibility of the
arts through increased efforts in building
diversity of people, programs, and venues.
Provide support systems that will ensure
the development, maintenance, and longevity
of the arts and humanities.

History:
Our History...
Quad City Arts Council was founded in 1970 in
Illinois as an arts advocacy organization that
operated a visual arts gallery and re-granting
program featuring local performing artists.
Visiting Artists, Inc., born from the Council's
residency program, was chartered in Iowa in 1974
and presented multi-disciplinary performing arts
residencies in schools, factories, and community
centers. In 1985 Festival of Trees was created as
a fundraiser for Visiting Artists, Inc. In 1988, these
entities along with the Bix Arts Festival recognized
their common interests and merged to form
Quad City Arts. The four groups are still represented
in the agency's four-sided logo and their roles remain
evident today.
Acting on an urban renewal opportunity in 1990, Quad City Arts began the renovation of a department store for its offices and gallery space that became the
cornerstone project in the revitalization of Rock Island's downtown, The Arts & Entertainment District.

Contact person: Kara Fedje, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1715 Second Ave Rock Island, IL 61201 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.quadcityarts.com

Directions:

The Quad City Arts Center Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Tuesday& Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Nearest Bus Stop: Route 10 Bus #1, 16th and 3rd in Rock Island

Last updated on March 18, 2009