Quad City Arts

Each year, more than 450,000 people experience the power of the arts through exhibitions, performances, and public programs—whether in galleries, classrooms, or community spaces. Among them are 30,000 K–12 students, many from low-income schools, who receive free access to arts education, performances, scholarships, and opportunities to express themselves creatively. World-renowned artists visit schools and neighborhoods, while teens gain paid experience through the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program.