Children’s Theater Workshop

The Boone County Arts Council will again offer the summer theater program for children age 7 through high school. Each child enrolled will be in a performance on the evening of August 5 at the Community Building. Marissa Meyer will again serve as the director of the theater classes. There will b... Read More

Fifth Grade Arts Festival

The BCAC believes that presenting young people with artistic experiences - whether music, dance, visual, or theater - is critical to developing an appreciation of the world around them. That is why we have sponsored an annual 5th Grade Arts Experience for students in Belvidere Di... Read More

Concerts in the Park

2012 CONCERTS IN THE PARK BOONE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL We are pleased to announce the following schedule for our twenty-first season of concerts: June 3 The Bluegrass Reunion Band Bluegrass and Country Music Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park at 6:30 p.m. The sponsor is Byron ... Read More

About Us

Welcome to the Boone County Arts Council. We are a 501c(3) organization dedicated to sponsoring and fostering the arts in the Boone County, Illinois area.

Formed in 1987, the Boone County Arts Council is directed by an all-volunteer board. The mission of the members and board is
“To enhance the quality of life for people throughout Boone County, Illinois by promoting the endowment, development and enjoyment of the arts.”

Sherry Lindquist, President
Sam Yoveff, Past President
Jan July, Vice President
Jean Twyning, Secretary
Karen Shifo, Treasurer
Bonnie Bartell, Membership
Jay Allen
Donna Denning
Tom Furst
Jerome Jones
John McMorrow

Pat Richter
Gary Simon
Michael Swinton
Maria Werchowec
Bill Wolf
Sara Wolf
Troy Yunk
Sherry Casey
Barbara Volk