Make a Difference in the Life of our Youth Today!
Be The Change, Become a Change Maker
Be The Change, Become a Change Maker
The ART Inc Change Makers
ART Inc. is happy to announce a new way to support our mission called ART Inc. Change Makers. Empowering children and youth by investing in their future through the many programs we offer. We want the children in our community to dream big and to help them achieve their goals. ART Inc. helps build the essentials skills needed such as communication, leadership, self-reliance, tools for employment, and life skills needed to be successful. Some of our programs include visual art classes, sewing, film, theatre, youth development training, STEAM activities, Summer/Spring/Fall camps, youth leadership, on-site therapy, and culinary arts.
Membership will include perks such as recognition in every ART Inc. printed program, on ART Inc.’s website, and an invitation to a VIP cocktail party once a year. At the VIP cocktail party, you will receive a special Jonathon Romain Limited Edition Giclee art piece as a token of our gratitude. You will also hear firsthand what your contribution has sponsored and the difference it has made.
Make a difference today! Select the payment option that best fits your giving preferences—$100 monthly, $300 quarterly, $600 semi-annually, or $1200 annually—and choose the program you want to support. Together, we can create brighter futures and lasting change.
Where do you want your impact to shine? Please select your preferred program to support!!
ART Inc. Change Makers Application & Giving Guide:
🎨 General Fund
Support ART Inc.'s mission to inspire and empower the community through arts, education, and culture. Your donation ensures that we can continue offering accessible, high-quality programs to children and youth in Peoria, regardless of their financial background.
🏫 ASALA (After School Arts & Leadership Academy)
Invest in the holistic development of K–8 students through ASALA, our comprehensive after-school program. Combining arts education with academic support and mentorship, ASALA nurtures creativity, leadership, and academic growth in a safe, engaging environment.
☀️ Summer Camp
Help us provide enriching summer experiences for youth through our dynamic arts camps. The program offers themes and activities, including theater, dance, visual arts, and STEAM projects, ensuring that children continue learning, growing, and creating during the summer months.
💖 EmpowHER Our Girls
Empower young girls of color in grades 4–12 by supporting EmpowHER Our Girls, a 6-week program focused on self-care, confidence-building, and community service. Each session features influential female leaders who inspire participants to recognize their value and potential.
🌱 Youth Leadership Team
Foster the next generation of leaders by contributing to our Youth Leadership Team. This program trains high school and college students to mentor younger participants, providing them with valuable experience in teaching, leadership, and community engagement.
🌟 Project Enlightenment
Project Enlightenment aims to provide accessible arts education in Peoria's underserved communities impacted by poverty. Research shows arts participation enhances academic success and social-emotional skills. ART Inc offers a free program with academic support, mentorship, and diverse arts education, fostering creativity and personal growth. A unique aspect is the inclusion of older youth as mentors, creating a work-based model that empowers students and aids community development.