Mission

To enrich the life of the community by providing opportunity for all people to attend cultural events close to home . . . to cooperate with existing organizations, assist in the promotion of cultural events, co-sponsor and support development of new programs and activities, and create future audiences by exposing the young to the joy of the arts.

Established in September of 1988, the Council serves almost 800,000 people, including 200,000 families, in the area from O'Hare to Elgin.

The NWCC office and gallery is located at 500 N. Hicks Rd., Suite 120   in Palatine. The gallery exhibits the work of artists participating in the Corporate Gallery Program.  The gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am - 4:30pm, or by appointment: (847) 991-7966.  Contact us by e-mail at:  nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org

We gratefully acknowledge the donation of the Northwest Cultural Council's beautiful space by Northwest Community Healthcare.