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.

Virtual Galentine’s Day Celebration with Galesburg Parks & Rec

Gather your friends for a virtual craft night with a daisy string art on a board from the comfort of your own home. Register by January 29th at http://www.galesburg.maxgalaxy.net. Fee is $10 per kit or a buy a group of three and get the fourth one free. Kit pick up is February 8th thru 12th at […]

Automated Phone Calls from Strom Center

Sign up to receive automated phone calls from Strom Center to be informed on weather closings, special events, reminders or time sensitive programs and other important announcements. Anyone in Warren or Henderson County can be added to the list. There is no cost. Sign up for the calls at 734-5677.

BCA Call To Artists

Artist Residency Deadline: 5pm Thursday, April 1, 2021 Application guidelines and submission details are available online at bcaarts.org "Special Events" tab. Overview: The Buchanan Center for the Arts seeks an artist for our Artist in Residence program in Monmouth, Illinois. The residency will run from approximately May-August (or until the project is completed). This residency is an opportunity for the artist to […]

WCHD 65 and Older Vaccination Clinic

Vaccination Clinic dose 1 is Wednesday, Feb 3. Dose 2 is Friday, March 5. Must commit to both clinics. Appointments are required. Phone Number to call is 734-0823. Appointment lines will only be answered during calling hours of 8 am to noon Monday morning. Do not leave a message.

Drive-Thru and Walk Up COVID Testing in Macomb

Sponsored by The State of Illinois. WIU Q-Lot - Tanner Circle 740 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455 Simple nasal swabs will be used. You will be called with results within 4-7 days. No cost for testing. Bring your insurance card, but you can still be tested if you don’t have insurance. Anyone can get […]

Community Arts Access Grants

DEADLINE: Friday February 5, 2021. 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 […]

Valentine’s for Seniors with Galesburg Parks & Rec

Help send Valentine's Day cards to all seniors in assisted living and nursing home facilities in Galesburg. You can first make your own at home with your own supplies and just drop them off by February 8th to us and we will distribute them for you. The second way is if you don’t want to […]

Drive-Thru and Walk Up COVID Testing in Macomb

Sponsored by The State of Illinois. WIU Q-Lot - Tanner Circle 740 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455 Simple nasal swabs will be used. You will be called with results within 4-7 days. No cost for testing. Bring your insurance card, but you can still be tested if you don’t have insurance. Anyone can get […]

Take & Make Art Kits & Puzzlers at the BCA

Pick up your FREE Take & Make art kits, Puzzlers, and Judi Minor's Fused Glass Heart Dish kits that are available through February 13. Stop by 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. Remember to use the BCA classroom entrance on "A" Street. Thank you Blick Art Materials, Addleman Foundation, and Kellogg Printing for your continued support […]

Hancock County Beef Association 2021 Cattlemen’s Ball *Cancelled*

Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, the Hancock County Beef Association has decided to cancel their annual 2021 Hancock County Cattlemen’s Ball scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th at the Ambiance. Scholarships will still be offered to Hancock County seniors graduating in 2021. Applications are due by April 9th. The board is hopeful in being […]

Strom Center Zoom Bingo

Call Lisa by Feb 4 at 734-5677 to sign up and receive Zoom Bingo packets.

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition of Monmouth College

Juried by Dawn Wolhford-Metallo Visual Arts Director at Quad City Arts On view in the Len G. Everett Gallery Hewes Library The Buchanan Center is pleased to announce we will sponsor a People's Choice award. Stay tuned for more details to cast your vote!