2019 Scholarship Recipients
Elementary Nicolette Fox (Science and Arts Academy) Mohnish Soni (Iroquois) Callie Weinert (Chippewa) High School Jessica Schneider (Maine West) Juhi Soni (Maine West) Samantha Sukosol (Maine West)
2019 Youth Scholarship Program Applications are available
The Des Plaines 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. Since 1998 … Continued
Call for Mural Proposals
The Des Plaines Arts Council announces an open call for proposals for an outdoor mural to be installed on the Des Plaines History Center building, located at 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 The images should address themes relating … Continued
2018 Art Moves Des Plaines
Here is an artwork, by Amanda Davila, just one of the many amazing works currently on display at the Art Moves Des Plaines, More information here
2018 Scholarship Winners
The winners of the 2018 Scholarship winners can be seen here. 2019 scholarship information will be available in December.
Chalk Festival
The Des Plaines Art Council is looking into doing a chalk festival, with a professional chalk artist, Shaun Hays, in front of the Library. Look for more information in early 2019.
First Thursdays
The First Thursdays is a co-operative venture between the Des Plaines Art Council and the Frisbie Senior Center. For more information, go here.