NISRA provides both visual and performing arts programs and events. In the Sage Therapeutic Recreation Center Art Studio and on stage, participants in NISRA’s visual arts and performing arts programs benefit from the teaching & guidance of professional artists. The budding artists acquire techniques and resources to further develop their talent.
NISRA’s vision for cultural arts is: to nurture an appreciation of, and passion for, the arts; to introduce new art media & techniques to the artists; and to advance each artist’s skills so that he/she may pursue artistic endeavors independently…for lifelong enjoyment!
Weekly programs and Workshops are offered each season. Check out the latest brochure to see what workshops and programs are offered this season! Below is a sample of what may be available:
Visual Arts
- Acrylic Painting
- Pastels
- Mixed Media
- Drawing
- Fused Glass
- Ceramics
- Water Color Painting
- Step-by-step Painting
Performing Arts
- Musical Theater
- Choir
- Dance
- Tone Chime Choir
- Kingpins Drumline
Individual (One on One) Lessons
- Music
- Dance
NISRA offers individuals participating in cultural arts programs a variety of opportunities to perform and to exhibit art. Below are all locations that NISRA Cultural Arts Programs are offered at:
- Art Studio, NISRA
- Rakow Dance Studio, Dundee Township Park District
- Huntley Dance Studio, Huntley Park District
- Huntley Cosman Theater, Huntley Park District
- Association of Individual Development (AID ETC), Elgin
- Craft Studio, The Centre of Elgin
- Virtual – Zoom platform
Questions?
Please contact Mackenzie Dombrowski, NISRA’s Manager of Cultural Arts at [email protected] or 815-459-0737, ext. 246.