2020 Scholarship Recipients

4th-8th Grades
Thalia Estrada (Algonquin Middle School)
Karissa Feldser (Algonquin Middle School)
Jenifer Garcia (Terrace Elementary)
Antonia Gomez (Chippewa Middle School)
Tristan Okurowski (Central Elementary)
Marjorie Padar (Iroquois Community School)
Isabella Reynoso (Cumberland Elementary)
Adelaide Webb (Iroquois Community School)

High School
David Adam (Northridge Preparatory School)
Danielle De La Rosa (Maine West High School)
Xiao Lin He (Maine West High School)
Gabriela Krueger (Maine West High School)
Aurelia Lawson (Maine West High School)
Jordin Suwalski (Maine West High School)

The Arts Council awards scholarships in two categories. Students currently in grades 4 through 8 are eligible for a maximum of $500, while students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for a maximum of $1000.

If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please email scholarships@dpartscouncil.org.

More information here

First Thursdays at the Frisbie

The Call for Works for First Thursdays at the Frisbie is now open.

For more information & to submit works for First Thursdays.

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery

The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery is a co-operative venture between the Des Plaines Art Council and Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce. This is another venue for artists from all over the world to show and sell their work. Des Plaines is a community that celebrates and supports the arts..

Exhibits run for 2 – 3 months, depending on schedule for each artist.

Call for Works for the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery are now available. For more information and to submit works.

Des Plaines History Center Mural

In 2019, the Des Plaines Arts Council, in conjunction with the Des Plaines History Center and the City of Des Plaines, commissioned an outdoor mural by artist Jason Watts on the south wall of Des Plaines History Center building, located at 781 Pearson Street. Stop by and check it out!

Join Us

The Des Plaines Arts Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August and December) at 7:30 am at the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Meetings are currently being conducted as conference calls. Email us to participate.

Become a Member

Join us in our mission to strengthen, encourage, and support the arts community of Des Plaines. For as little as $25/year you can help support projects like Art Moves Des Plaines and our important Des Plaines Arts Council Scholarships.

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