Artists in Schools Program

The Keokuk Art Center

In 2017, The Keokuk Art Center was awarded grant funding from Lee County Youth Services, Inc. for the “Artists in Schools Program.” Over 300 Kindergarten through 5^th Grade students from George Washington Elementary School and St. Vincent’s School participated.

The “Artists in Schools Program” features multiple music and art programs throughout the school year.   In December of 2017, musicians Marty McCormack and Brian Fitzgerald performed a concert featuring their original music. In March of 2018, eight members of the Keokuk Art Center spent four days at the Keokuk elementary schools assisting over 300 students with the construction of “found object robots.” Finally in April of 2018,  The five member group “Cahersiveen”, from Sacramento, CA performed a Irish Music concert in the schools.

“These aren’t just fun assemblies, they’re great learning experiences for the kids that enhance their love of the arts.”- St. Vincent’s School principal, Darren MacArthur.

One of the primary responsibilities of the Keokuk Art Center is to work within the community to enhance visual and performing art experiences. It is the hope and mission of the Keokuk Art Center to continue supplement the elementary schools’ art curriculum with the Artists in the Schools Program.