Arts and Ideas is a program at Lewis University founded in 1984 by Br. Paul French and Chester Kondratowicz to organize cultural, artistic, and entertainment events on campus. It has grown from a few events to over 100 events each semester, with faculty from across the university presenting programs. Arts and Ideas receives funding from the Illinois Arts Council, Cultural Advisory Board, and individual and corporate donors.

2. Arts and Ideas is a
program at Lewis
University to organize
unique
cultural, artistic, and
entertainment events on
campus. Founded in 1984
by Br. Paul French

3. And by
Chester Kondratowicz

4. Arts and Ideas has grown immensely from
offering only a handful of events at its
beginning to currently over 100 events each
semester. Faculty from virtually every
department at Lewis University have
participated in presenting programs. Arts and
Ideas regularly receives funding from the
Illinois Arts Council, the Cultural Advisory
Board, and individual and corporate donors.

12. The First Ever Arts and Ideas Calendar of Events 1984

33. Because ideas are better when
meshed with art!
Presentation by
Imran Shamim