The Board of Directors of the Charles Perdew Museum Association invites you to become a member. When you become a member you will receive our newsletter, Perdew Carvings.

 Be Part of an "Illinois Tradition"

About Us...

 The Charles Perdew Museum Association (CPMA) is an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation founded and operated by dedicated volunteers, and is endorsed by the descendents of Charles and Edna Perdew.

 Our mission is to educate the public by preserving the Perdew’s artistic legacy in their depiction of Illinois River waterfowl and wildlife.

The workshop, in which Charles Perdew spent many hours crafting his decoys among the smell of pine and cedar shavings, has been fully restored and now houses the museum. There you will find a recreation of Charles’ workshop environment, exhibits featuring Perdew artifacts, and special exhibits and events.

How to Join

If joining by check, Visa or Mastercard:

 Please go to the following link “Become a Member” and print the form on that page.

 If joining online with Visa or MasterCard:

Go to the Contact Us page on our website and indicate you are interested in becoming a member, next, in the comments section note what type of membership (Individual, Family or Corporate/Business) and then complete the remainder of the form, or call us at 309-364-3279 (The Paint Store)

President: Pat Selquist
Vice-President: Jennie Hofer
Secretary: Karen Bonacorsi
Treasurer; Mary Smid
Jim Cummins, Bill Greek, Rick Porch, Lewis Simpkins

The Charles Perdew Museum Association is an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) 3 organization. Donations to the Association are tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law.