WHAT IF?

in 1998 two kaneland art teachers asked this question.

They dreamed a dream for the Kaneland school district’s students, their families, and the entire community. That dream transformed into the Kaneland Fine Arts Festival, which eventually blossomed into something much bigger. Today the Kaneland Arts Initiative provides Arts programming and events year round to the Kaneland students, their families, the community and beyond.

What if we bring professional artists to the kaneland Community?

The Kaneland Fine Arts Festival celebrated 20 years of connection between student and professional visual artists, hands-on workshops, and professional performing artists and groups. Each year the festival draws 3,000+ attendees for a day of culture and fun. Since the first festival in 1998 the festival has grown immensely, bringing in a huge variety of artists of many mediums.

What if we fostered the creativity of artists right here in the kaneland community?

In 2010 the KAI Performance Series was founded. The series provides the Kaneland Community the opportunity to see full length, professional quality performances at an affordable price. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity for students and community members to audition and participate in productions.