How QCCT Impacts Quad City Arts

Since 1970, Quad City Arts has opened doors to creativity and connection throughout the region. 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.

Community favorites like Festival of Trees and the Public Sculpture Program bring joy, inspiration, and a sense of pride to both rural and urban areas.

Through this work, Quad City Arts helps foster a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected community—where everyone, regardless of background, can be inspired by the transformative power of the arts.