President’s Letter

Welcome to the Illinois Art League!

Since 1960 it has been the mission of the Illinois Art League to focus on the development and improvement of interest in all visual art forms. We support our membership by providing opportunities to increase their artistic skills. The Illinois Art League also focuses on offering opportunities for artists to showcase their talent through exhibitions, participate in educational programs and join in a network outlet of other artists and art organizations within the art community.

I work with our board of directors and the local art organizations to make sure we are consistently meeting our goals and staying up to date on all things art in Central Illinois. I am committed to bringing visual art into the forefront as a leader in the community. Art is an important part of our society and our history. The world is ever changing and those changes have been documented for thousands of years through art. Art speaks to people in a way that even language cannot and it helps to overcome social and emotional barriers which might otherwise be difficult or even impossible.