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The EP!Casso Art Studio & Gallery

supports the exploration of art through regularly scheduled art classes and lessons. Participants create paintings, glassware, ceramics, and more with the support and guidance of art specialists.

Art therapy also provides many benefits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It can be a new avenue of expression for those with verbal impairments, help develop cognitive skills, enhance self-esteem and self-awareness, improve fine motor skills, and express emotion healthily.

EP!Casso pieces have been featured at local galleries, businesses and sold at auctions and Pop-up events. These opportunities have allowed us to showcase the creativity and skill of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  When a piece of art is purchased, the artist receives a commission on each piece sold.

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At EP!C we enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This program is funded largely in part through grants provided by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois

Shop at our Townline office, online, or at one of our many Pop-up events (event calendar)

For more information about the EP!Casso program and our current pieces available, or if wanting to display art or host a pop-up at your location or next event please contact Alan Atkins, Art Coordinator, at (309) 683-6834 or aatkins@epicci.org

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Tom, my brother, has been provided services by EP!C for well over 65 years and he loves coming here. My responsibility is to keep this organization going, so people like Tom, have everything that they need in order to be productive individuals in the community and this place does that. Come and visit, get a tour, and you'll see how special this place is. If you haven't been involved, get involved.

Ed Manley

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