CRYSTAL LAKE – A colorful tile mosaic welcomes visitors to the renovated half of NISRA’s offices, and gives them a glimpse of what lies ahead.

The artwork shows a piano, colored fruit, an artist’s palette and two hands reaching for each other. Thumbprints of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association participants also are included.

The mosaic is just the beginning of a 5,600-square-foot renovation of the building, adjacent to NISRA’s administrative offices at 285 Memorial Drive in Crystal Lake. Beyond is a brand-new community room, computer lab, art studio, teaching kitchen and music room.