About the Highland Arts Council...
The Highland Arts Council actively promotes the Arts in and around the community of Highland, through a variety of activities and projects. HAC provides a showcase for local artists and an educational opportunity for many members of the community to be exposed to the Arts. Members of the Highland, IL Arts Council
HAC enriches people's lives through the appreciation of the Arts and providing educational opportunities involved with the Arts.
The Highland Arts Council is always looking for new and exciting ways to promote all areas of the Arts as well as providing budding artists, both young and old, new and creative ways to showcase their art.

Feel - and share with others - the exhilaration of the Arts by becoming a member of the Highland Arts Council today!
 
SOME OF THE HAC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
» Art in the Park
This is an exhibition of professional artists at Lindendale Park in Highland, IL, and held in October. Artists from throughout the country display fine arts in a variety of media.
Other activities the HAC supports:
» Art Escape Weekend: Street Art Festival & Art Expo
The Highland Chamber of Commerce organizes 'the Art Escape Weekend' during the first weekend in August, raising money for the preservation of Highland's beautiful Town Square. The Highland Arts Council is a sponsor of this event and organizes an Art Expo, featuring local artists, in numerous categories, to display and sell their wares.
  During Street Art Festival, the streets of the Town Square are transformed by artists painting and chalking their works of art on the street. It is one of the most unique art events in the Metro-East area.
  See photos from the 2007 Street Art Festival
» Sculptures at Silver Lake Park
A showcase where art and nature meet.
» Most art events have a special focus on developing activities which promote the ARTS to youth.


MISSION STATEMENT:
» Create a forum for people who share a love and interest in the Arts.
» Promote local appreciation for the ARTS through community events that create enthusiasm and add cultural value.
» Provide a venue for the appreciation and exposure of local artists.
» Encourage community access to professional artists and a variety of art forms.
» Foster and promote community youth involvement in the Arts.
 
TO JOIN THE HIGHLAND ARTS COUNCIL:
To express your interest - or - to ask any question about joining the HAC, send us an email or call 618-654-3721.

You may also join by mail! Download a copy of our membership application below, complete and mail to:
Highland Arts Council
907 Main Street
Highland, Illinois 62249

Once we receive your application, we'll contact you with news about our upcoming meetings and events!
Download a copy of our Membership Application