Visit the BCA Gift Shop

Looking for a unique gift? Have someone on your list that's a challenge to shop for? The BCA Gift Shop can help you with your holiday shopping and we have a special treat for you too!  In year's past, we've had delicious hot cocoa at our Holiday Open House. Due to COVID restrictions, we're not […]

Senator Jil Tracy & Representative Hammond Hosting Community Blood Drive

The Blood Drive is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 14, at the MVRBC Donor Bus, 331 N. Lafayette St. in Macomb. Masks and appointments are required. Donors are asked to please eat before donating, and to bring a photo ID. All donors will earn a gift card or a long-sleeved T shirt. […]

BCA Community Arts Access Grants

Buchanan Center for the Arts is accepting grant proposals from local arts and nonprofit educational organizations. Grant funds are designated to support artists and nonprofit arts and educational organizations in Warren County. All eligible grant proposals are reviewed by a four-member peer panel. Community Arts Access grants are available for visual, musical, performing, literary, and […]

Art Keeps Going

Puzzled about how you're going to pass the winter months? The latest edition of the BCA Puzzler is now available! Our artistic version of Mad Libs, a word search, and brain teasers will give kids and adults a little something to enjoy during the upcoming winter months. Pick up your FREE copy today — curbside delivery — when you stop by our BCA […]

Prairie Tales with the BCA

A new production under the umbrella of the Buchanan Center for the Arts, Prairie Tales features stories about Monmouth and our community that you won't necessarily read about in a book. Hosted by Stacia Mattan, Mary Osborne, and Cathy Sheagren. To listen to Episode 2 “The Tale of a Royal Wedding” click the link: https://soundcloud.com/buchanancenter/the-tale-of-a-royal-wedding New episodes will be available monthly. […]

BCA Community Arts Access Grants

Buchanan Center for the Arts is accepting grant proposals from local arts and nonprofit educational organizations. Grant funds are designated to support artists and nonprofit arts and educational organizations in Warren County. All eligible grant proposals are reviewed by a four-member peer panel. Community Arts Access grants are available for visual, musical, performing, literary, and […]

IDPH Free COVID-19 Testing

Drive-thru and walk up COVID testing at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, 1070 W Fremont Street in Galesburg. Simple nasal swabs will be used with results in 4-7 days. No cost for testing. No need for insurance. Bring your card if you have one. Anyone can get tested. You do not have to have symptoms or be sick.

OSF Holy Family Medical Center Community Blood Drive

Event will be held at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 514 N Sunny Lane, Monmouth, IL. All donors will earn a gift card or retro inspired t-shirt. Schedule an appointment to give blood by calling (800) 747-5401, visiting https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/99223

BCA Old Friends Talk Art with a Twist

Prairie Tales: Pioneer Podcasters Old Friends Talk Art (OFTA) returns to our program schedule with a twist. BCA board members Stacia Mattan, Mary Osborne, and Cathy Sheagren launched a new podcast this past year. Prairie Tales is a series of stories about Monmouth and our community that you won't necessarily read about in a history book. The BCA […]

Take & Make Art Kits & Puzzlers at the BCA

Don't forget Take & Make art kits and Puzzlers are available for pick up. Even though we cannot be in the BCA classroom together, that doesn't mean we can't create! We have a variety of FREE kits and puzzlers to exercise art skills and continue creating throughout the school year. Stop by 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. Remember to use the BCA classroom entrance on […]

Strom Center Zoom BINGO

Use your smart phone, tablet, computer, or landline phone to join Strom Center with Zoom BINGO. Sign-up is limited to the first 12 persons. Call Strom Center at 734-5677 to get on the list.