We prioritize & protect youth expression and the right to safe communityBCAI Cultural Arts and Humanities
formerly BCAI School of Arts
… current & upcoming sessions …
BCAI Cultural Arts & Humanities Fundraising Gala
$60 entry | $150 VIP
Live Art + Performances
Mehndi Artist
Vibrant, Global Foodscape
Several Interactive Stations
Unique Auction Experience
Looking to support youth arts?
You can sponsor a single element or help fund the event as a whole.
Call BCAI: 309 532 4272
- Empowering youth & their networks through bold arts, skill-building, and healthy self-expression
- Event: Abstract Origins
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 6–9 PM
- Location: Hansen Student Center, IWU
- Address: 300 E Beecher St, Bloomington
First Aid Supply Drive
Help us replenish our first aid cabinet to keep our creatives and guests safe during sessions, workshops, and events.
Essential supplies needed
- CPR Mask (Adult & Infant/Child) – 1 set
- Triangular Bandage – 1 box/package
- CPR Face Shield – 2 shields
- 3/4″ Adhesive Bandage – 4
- 1″ Adhesive Bandage – 10
- 3×3 Sterile Gauze – 5 packets
- Red Bio-Hazard Bag – 2
- Antiseptic Swab – 6
- 2″ Elastic Bandage – 1 roll
- 2″ Gauze Roller – 1 roll
- 3″ Gauze Roller – 1 roll
- Adhesive Tape – 1 roll
- Instant Cold Pack – 1 pack/box
- Space Blanket – 1
- Non-latex/Nitrile Gloves – 3 pairs
- Scissors and/or Tweezers – 1 pair
Other needs: youth & adult ibuprofen, aspirin, allergy relief, triple antibiotic ointment, AED machine
How to donate
Drop Off: Direct supply donations
Office hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Delivery: 107 E Chestnut St Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61701
Financial:
Venmo: @BCAICAH
Mail check to: PO Box 3352, Bloomington IL 61702
Contact us
Phone: (309) 532-4272
Website: BCAIarts.org
Email: BreakingChains116@gmail.com
Location: 107 E Chestnut St Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61701
Mailing: PO Box 3352, Bloomington IL 61702
Fall [Nov/Dec] workshops
Weeks: November 4-8 & 18-22
December 2-6 & 16-20
Single class: $15 | 2-day pass: $25
Group Rate (5 or more): $10 each participant
Weekdays between 5–7 pm | Saturdays 2-3 pm
Ongoing sessions throughout Fall
- Visual Arts on Tuesdays
- ASL on Fridays
- Choral Instruction on Saturdays
Tuition assistance available, including sibling discounts, payment arrangements, and more
Holiday Gift Workshops
- Joey Hatch – Ornamental Ceramics – Creatin original ceramic pieces inspired by your holiday or seasonal thoughts such as Solstice – suggested ages 8-adult – 2 part workshop December 3 & 17 5-7p
- Heaven Scott – Corn crafts and heating bags/pads; corn husk dolls; sharing tamales, blue corn bread and chili – suggested ages 8-adult – December 6 10a-12p
- Also Heaven Scott – Open Studio! for all ages, groups, families and individuals; Bison medicine bags, paint, beads, canvas, all-you-can-see creations – suggested ages 3-adult – December 20 10a-12p
Tuition assistance available, including sibling discounts, payment arrangements, and more
A Word from our Executive Director
“As a visionary, the vision never really belongs to me. I knew from the second it burst inside my mind that it was going to be bigger than my own existence. BCAI is the necessary ‘vehicle’ to destroying destructive cycles in this world such as violence, sexual abuse, victimization, racism, poverty etc.
My ‘why’ is when a parent comes to me in tears because their child is making friends, fearlessly freestyling in a cypher, or exuding confidence in other ways all for the first time.
My ‘why’ is when I humbly am allowed to watch a student go from fear to resilience; from self-loathing and sabotage to working on these ‘new’ superpowers they find within themselves. The looks on their faces, the fierce courage increasing and the family dynamics improving – all of this is why I work long hours for them, why I am adamant about protecting our familial village existence and why I will never retreat.
BCAI is not a building; it is a family and a legacy. Unconditional love and resilience training.
Thank you to everyone who has believed, still believes, and will never stop actively believing and investing in our vision and mission. You do not go unseen.”
– Angelique Rački
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Contact Us
Studio: 107 E Chestnut St #100, Bloomington, IL 61701
Mailing Address: PO Box 3352, Bloomington, IL 61702-3352
Telephone: (309) 532-4272
Email: BreakingChains116@gmail.com
