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WhyArts, Inc.

Location Name
WhyArts, Inc.
6001 Dodge Street, CEC Suite 126E, Omaha, NE 68182
Contracts with local professional artists to provide experiential arts workshops and residencies to under-served populations. These populations include: individuals with disabilities, low income seniors, at risk families and youth, individuals experiencing mental or medical situations, and often the general public through community events. Artists are paid for these workshops which assists the artist in pursuing his/her career as an artist. Works closely with partnering local organizations and schools to develop the arts programming.
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McLean County Arts Center

Location Name
McLean County Arts Center
601 North East Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Presents approximately 12 exhibitions yearly, including the annual Holiday Treasures exhibition and the annual Amateur Competition and Exhibition. The Center also offers more than 40 art classes, 2 community art festivals, artist lectures, art workshops for children and adults, and many associated performing and literary arts presentations.

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

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Learning Center at Falls City

Location Name
Learning Center at Falls City
3200 Bill Schock Boulevard, Falls City, NE 68355

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Batavia Park District - Eastside Community Center

Location Name
Batavia Park District - Eastside Community Center
14 North Van Buren Street, Batavia, IL 605102613

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes for children, teens, and adults in public parks, including clubs and classes for active older adults, athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, seasonal special events, and opportunities for recreation in spaces maintained for public enjoyment and beauty.

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Learning Center at Plattsmouth

Location Name
Learning Center at Plattsmouth
537 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Salvation Army Kroc Center

Location Name
Salvation Army Kroc Center
405 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Offers youth and adult fitness classes, swim lessons, arts and crafts classes, and more.

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LUX Center for the Arts

Location Name
LUX Center for the Arts
2601 North 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504
Classes offered in painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, metal art, and more. Youth ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 can be registered. Program runs June through August.
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Batavia Park District

Location Name
Batavia Park District
327 West Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes for children, teens, and adults in public parks, including clubs and classes for active older adults, athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, seasonal special events, and opportunities for recreation in spaces maintained for public enjoyment and beauty.

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Learning Center at Nebraska City

Location Name
Learning Center at Nebraska City
1406 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Marion Parks and Recreation Department

Location Name
Marion Parks and Recreation Department
Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, 4500 North 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302
Provides recreational and educational opportunities for people of all ages, and strives to provide unlimited access to high-quality recreational programs and parks.
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Muscatine Art Center

Location Name
Muscatine Art Center
1314 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761
A variety of educational programs offer art experiences for children and adults. The Musser Museum features many distinctive architectural details of the Edwardian period and portions of the Mary Musser Gilmore Collection of French Impressionism and portions of the Mississippi River Collection. The adjoining Stanley Gallery hosts national, traveling art exhibitions, and our own curated exhibitions.
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Learning Center at York

Location Name
Learning Center at York
401 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Learning Center at Hebron

Location Name
Learning Center at Hebron
610 Jefferson Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Family Service of Champaign County

Location Name
Family Service of Champaign County
405 South State Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Seniors can come in for Creative Senior Connections classes or have a Creativity on Wheels (COW) box delivered every other month. COW participants receive follow-up phone calls after receiving their boxes.

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Learning Center at Wahoo

Location Name
Learning Center at Wahoo
536 North Broadway, Wahoo, NE 68066

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

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Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Location Name
Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
2825 Y Street, Omaha, NE 68107
Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.
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Rockford Area Arts Council

Location Name
Rockford Area Arts Council
713 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Program for at-risk youths in which youths work in teams under the guidance of professional artists to produce artwork while simultaneously learning valuable job skills.

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Moline City Park and Recreation Department

Location Name
Moline City Park and Recreation Department
3635 4th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
Community-wide recreation programs, services, and park facilities. Activities offered include youth and adult sports, painting classes, swimming lessons, and other social activities.
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Urbandale Parks and Recreation

Location Name
Urbandale Parks and Recreation
3310 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Offers a variety of activities for youth and adults on a year round basis: swimming lessons, open swims, water exercise, wading pools, fitness swims, arts programs, dance classes, preschool classes, physical fitness (aerobics), and more. Adult evening programs as well; tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball, and other sports offered.
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Roberta Kuhn Center

Location Name
Roberta Kuhn Center
1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003

Offers Classes that​ cover a variety of topics including art, foreign policy, history, spirituality, psychology, music appreciate, books club, foreign language, various arts and crafts, yoga and aquatic exercise. Instructors are volunteers. There are a few classes offered over Zoom.

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LUX Center for the Arts

Location Name
LUX Center for the Arts
2601 North 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

Art classes in painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, and more. Classes take place on Saturdays in four-week long sessions. Youth ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 can be registered.

Youth and Adult Scholarships are available as well as volunteer opportunites that can help pay for classes.

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