Founded in 1993, the Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) exists to serve both young artists and the community. The board is made up of local educators, citizens, and artists who believe that children deserve recognition and encouragement for their creative work in the visual arts.

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To provide this recognition, CAPA, as a not for profit organization, devotes it’s resources to preserving and displaying the art of children in the Morrison community. This includes sponsoring activities that promote and encourage participation in the visual arts, supporting the work of local artists, and partnering with local schools to create programs that expand opportunities for the visual arts. All of CAPA’s goals, events, and programs are designed to add new artistic dimension and enrichment into the life of our community.

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CAPA has been recognized by the Illinois Alliance for Art Education for it’s development of Paint the Town, and supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council. The event has also been featured in the National Main Street Program’s publication on notable festivals and events, as well as Quad City Public Television Station and WQPT’s weekly journal, Living in Iowa.