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New initiative provides free arts education to central Illinois youth

Promotional image for WCBU's "Out and About" podcast episode titled "Art Without Boundaries." It features a photo of guest Shannon Cox, smiling and wearing a light-colored, patterned blouse. Below is an image of children working on art projects at tables.
New initiative provides free arts education to central Illinois youth

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Shannon Cox, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about "Art Without Boundaries." This bold new initiative provides free arts education to all youth under 18 across central Illinois, removing financial and transportation barriers.

“Art Without Boundaries” empowers the next generation of artists by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and mentorship. A ribbon cutting for the Guild’s new satellite classroom space at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie will take place on May 29 at 5:30 p.m.. The public is invited to attend.

Mae Gilliland Wright is the host of WCBU's Out & About.