History
Arts Illiana has served the Wabash Valley since 1980. Arts Illiana was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1980. The mission of Arts Illiana is to promote, support, and enhance the arts and cultural activities of the Wabash Valley. Arts Illiana is the arts council for a region in west-central Indiana including the counties of Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo. Special interest is also given to the Illinois counties of Clark and Edgar. Arts Illiana provides services to artists, arts providers, and others, and works with community leaders to attract new people to the area, encourage current residents to stay, and strengthen cultural tourism offerings. The organization is governed by a board of directors that represents a cross section of the Wabash Valley including artists and educators as well as business and community leaders. Operational funds are generated through memberships, sponsorships, and grants. The Indiana Arts Commission
Specialties
Arts Illiana Mission The mission of Arts Illiana is to promote, support, and enhance the arts and cultural activities of the Wabash Valley. Arts Illiana's primary service area includes the Indiana counties of Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo. Interest is also given to the Illinois counties of Clark and Edgar. Our location downtown Terre Haute houses not only Arts Illiana offices but the space is shared with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra office as well. Along with that we have gallery spaces used for 4 exhibitions throughout the year. The artwork displayed is work from regional member artist that has been juried and then accepted in our exhibitions. All artworks in the gallery are for sale. There are also some artisan items for sale (pottery, jewelry, etc)