Youth Art Programs
Freeport Art Museum, 121 North Harlem Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032
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Youth Art Programs include Smart After School, a multi-disciplinary program that integrates the arts into the after school program at the Freeport Boys and Girls Club and at the SACC sites with the YMCA. The aRT EXPLORERS program provides exposure to a variety of art-making media and techniques. Kids Summer Art Workshops are also offered as part of the Youth Art Programs.
• Price: Admission to the museum is by donation. Suggested Donation: Adult $3, Senior $2, Student $2, Family $10
The Youth Art Programs are part of the Freeport Art Museum, which was established in 1975 and is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. The museum’s mission is to create experiences that spark imagination and engagement in the arts for all people by presenting exhibitions and cultural events, advancing arts education and excelling in collections stewardship. The organization offers programs for all ages, along with classes, workshops, camps, and Kids Summer Art Workshops, and maintains an outstanding collection. Curators Corner offers a specific opportunity for members to explore art and history with in-depth insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives.
Executive Director Jessica Modica has a background in Art History and Museum Studies, holds a B.A. in Art History from Texas State University, completed graduate studies in Art History at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, and holds a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from Northern Illinois University. Director of Programs and Exhibitions Sarah Tapper has a B.A. in Art with a specialization in art therapy, completed enriching art history studies in Rome, and has a Master’s in Museum Studies. The leadership team also includes Assistant Director Stacy Kutz-Deline, Board President Aaron Mercier, Board Vice President Josh Elliott, Board Treasurer Karen Kleckner, Board Secretary Nancy Heyen, and board members Mark Durein, Vanessa Hughes, Tim Mahoney, Joy Sellers, Shannon Wenzel, Jon Palmer, and Andrew Reeter.
Smart After School integrates the arts into the after school program at the Freeport Boys and Girls Club and at the SACC sites with the YMCA. The Freeport Art Museum receives no direct tax support, and operating expenses are procured through fundraising events and individual donations. The Arts Plaza project is part of a plan for an Arts and Cultural Campus located in the heart of the city’s downtown district.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
• Price: Admission to the museum is by donation. Suggested Donation: Adult $3, Senior $2, Student $2, Family $10
The Youth Art Programs are part of the Freeport Art Museum, which was established in 1975 and is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. The museum’s mission is to create experiences that spark imagination and engagement in the arts for all people by presenting exhibitions and cultural events, advancing arts education and excelling in collections stewardship. The organization offers programs for all ages, along with classes, workshops, camps, and Kids Summer Art Workshops, and maintains an outstanding collection. Curators Corner offers a specific opportunity for members to explore art and history with in-depth insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives.
Executive Director Jessica Modica has a background in Art History and Museum Studies, holds a B.A. in Art History from Texas State University, completed graduate studies in Art History at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, and holds a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from Northern Illinois University. Director of Programs and Exhibitions Sarah Tapper has a B.A. in Art with a specialization in art therapy, completed enriching art history studies in Rome, and has a Master’s in Museum Studies. The leadership team also includes Assistant Director Stacy Kutz-Deline, Board President Aaron Mercier, Board Vice President Josh Elliott, Board Treasurer Karen Kleckner, Board Secretary Nancy Heyen, and board members Mark Durein, Vanessa Hughes, Tim Mahoney, Joy Sellers, Shannon Wenzel, Jon Palmer, and Andrew Reeter.
Smart After School integrates the arts into the after school program at the Freeport Boys and Girls Club and at the SACC sites with the YMCA. The Freeport Art Museum receives no direct tax support, and operating expenses are procured through fundraising events and individual donations. The Arts Plaza project is part of a plan for an Arts and Cultural Campus located in the heart of the city’s downtown district.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
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