Yaku means water.


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Yaku,pronounced\yæ - koo\, is used to represent water in Quechua, the language of the Incan people of South America.

 

Yaku strives to ensure innovative, sustained access to Arts for emerging generations and to be recognized locally and abroad as a steward of new definitions of Art and creativity. Yaku also works to cultivate a welcoming environment that inspires participation in the Arts with sociologically, culturally, and economically diverse audiences.

 

Yaku is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Peoria, Illinois. Yaku’s mission is to curate contemporary Art experiences dedicated to exploring new ideas and cultures while connecting local and global communities through international exchanges.

 

Our pillars:

HIGH PLACE

Performative Arts space, located in a mini mansion across from the giant oak tree.

SNAX

Small Nomadic Artistic Experiences

UKAYZINE

Our trilingual international Art magazine

HMC

The word yaku was chosen with the belief that the building is a seed and the people generating its revival are the water that will bring it to life.