Our Illinois 4-H Story 2025

As the days grow longer, summer offers the perfect canvas for creativity. Whether experimenting with color, dancing barefoot in the grass, or creating a vision board for summer, this season invites you to reconnect with what makes you you. In this post, we’re sharing fun, accessible tips...

As fair season approaches, showcasing your artwork at a local 4-H fair or show is an excellent opportunity to share your creativity and passion with your community. In this blog, we will explore essential tips and tricks to help you present your art like a pro. From selecting the perfect pieces to...

National Poetry Month, observed in April, celebrates poetry in all its forms while highlighting the importance of poets and poetry in our culture. Poetry offers a fun and imaginative way to play with words and emotions, whether through reading, writing, or performing.This month’s tip series...

With the arrival of spring, and nature waking up with color, texture, and inspiration, March is the perfect time to step outside, explore, and use nature as an artistic medium. This month, here are some fun, easy, and economical ways to blend art and nature. Make paintbrushes from...

February is Black History Month which is a time to celebrate the rich contributions of Black artists, activists, and culture shapers. The following tips for youth will help engage with visual arts while honoring Black history. Discover Black artists: Research influential...

Creating art for youth can provide a variety of benefits ranging from stress relief, self-expression, mindfulness, problem-solving skills, instilling patience and perseverance, and fostering innovation.  Even with all the benefits art creation can offer, it can still be intimidating knowing...