Jacoby Arts Center

Jacoby Arts Center Engaging Imaginations, Enriching Lives

When we say Community at JAC we mean ERRYBODY. That means YOU, too. Please join us next Saturday night, June 6th from 6-...
05/31/2026

When we say Community at JAC we mean ERRYBODY. That means YOU, too.

Please join us next Saturday night, June 6th from 6-8PM for our All Together Now Community Art Night at Jacoby. We'll be supporting Metro Trans Umbrella Group with donations of non-perishable good items, toiletries (most especially hair/skin products for POC) or clothing. Bring your donation or a cash pay-what-you-can donation for JAC and we'll supply you with mixed media art supplies, snacks and non-alcoholic bevs, and of course the coolest vibez in town!

Our completed artwork will be used to decorate the Jacoby Arts Center Playground at Mississippi Earthtones Festival in September! Please RSVP so we know how many snacks to buy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-together-now-community-art-night

We are so sad to tell you that due to vandalism, our Little Free Art Library is no longer available for use at Olin Park...
05/30/2026

We are so sad to tell you that due to vandalism, our Little Free Art Library is no longer available for use at Olin Park on State Street. 🥺 We have removed the library to protect the children playing at the park from the debris. If you'd like to make a Little Free Art Library donation you can visit the other locations: Inside the Milton Schoolhouse and City Hall, outside of The Boys & Girls Club of Alton, and just outside our door at 208 State Street.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Silver Stacker Rings workshop on June 7th in the *brand new* metal smithing makers s...
05/30/2026

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Silver Stacker Rings workshop on June 7th in the *brand new* metal smithing makers space at JAC! This three hour long workshop will teach you the foundational skills of working with metals while you craft your very own rings to take home and enjoy. Students will make 2-3 rings by the end of the class. Grab your seat right here: https://www.jacobyartscenter.org/metals

Jacoby Arts Center is proud to announce The River's Reach: A Riverbend Photo Exhibition. The River's Reach is a collecti...
05/29/2026

Jacoby Arts Center is proud to announce The River's Reach: A Riverbend Photo Exhibition.

The River's Reach is a collection of photographs exploring the landscape, culture, industry, spirit, and people shaped by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers juried by
well know artist photographers, Stephen Scordias and Chrissie Chapman.

Featuring work by local artists:

Dawn Isbell
Becky Croxton
Crystal Y Schmidt
Rosa Renner
Michael Matney
Clara Borman
Lonnie Gatlin
Christina Carlson

Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 - 6:00 – 8pm
Join us for live music, refreshments, and to meet the artists! Exhibits at JAC are always free and open to the public, and no dress code is required. 208 State Street in beautiful Downtown Alton, Illinois.

Showing: Saturday, June 6 - Aug 8, 2026 Saturdays 12-4pm

We'll be open from 6:30-9PM every Thursday in June and July to participate in Night Market on Broadway! Enjoy the Downto...
05/28/2026

We'll be open from 6:30-9PM every Thursday in June and July to participate in Night Market on Broadway! Enjoy the Downtown District on these summer evenings with live music, artisan craft vendors, beverages and delicious food from surrounding businesses, and ART from Jacoby Arts Center and Mooneyham Art.

Each week we'll be sponsoring a special event, plus *NEW THIS YEAR* we'll also be hosting artisan tents outside of our building on State Street!

Our first week, June 4th, join us for a free art activity we'll eventually use to decorate the Jacoby playground at the Mississippi Earthtones Festival! Then pop over to the Clay Studio where our very own Chris Carson will enthrall you with wheel throwing demos and happily answer questions about the Clay Program at JAC. These activities are FREE and open to EVERYONE! See you soon!
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Hey students! Did you recently graduate from High School or College and have a particular love of ceramics but no longer...
05/27/2026

Hey students! Did you recently graduate from High School or College and have a particular love of ceramics but no longer have access to your studio for the summer? Come create at Jacoby's Clay Studio! We offer classes, open studio time, and a clay membership program.

Need more skill development? Join us for Wheel Throwing in June or July! We offer three hour classes that run for four weeks for only $165. Or register for one of our *new* hand building or wheel workshops. Work on your technique while creating something fun to take home with you.

Ready to create on your own? Open Studio is from 6-9PM every Thursday all summer long. No instruction during these times, but Studio Coordinator Chris Carson is on hand during these hours for suggestions, trouble shooting, or to idea bounce with you!

Need more? Join the Jacoby Studio Members program for the summer! These are month-to-month so perfect for short term commitments and the cost is only $175 monthly for 24/7 access (cost of clay and glaze/fire is additional). All studio members must be approved by our Clay Studio Coordinator before beginning. Reach out to Chris Carson at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a tour!

We are SO EXCITED to see our Puppy Friends again this year at the Alton Main Street Pup Crawl (That's A Pub Crawl + Dogs...
05/26/2026

We are SO EXCITED to see our Puppy Friends again this year at the Alton Main Street Pup Crawl (That's A Pub Crawl + Dogs) on May 30th! This is always one of our favorite events all year. How does it work? Doggies and their humans should grab a $10 ticket at any participating locations prior to the crawl or on the day of at the Alton Dog Park between 12-5PM. You'll receive a bandana for you and a passport for your human. Then visit any of the 22 participating locations for LOTS of fun! Drink and food specials, treats for both dogs and humans, and LOTS of art at this year's stops. Don't have any puppy breath in your life? TWO different locations will have adopt-a-thons happening.

We hope you'll stop by Jacoby between 12-5PM while you're out crawling! Our Education and Outreach Committee has been hard at work crafting adorable props for our photo booth. 🐶🐾📸

Calling all yarnies! We have a summer camp built just for 9-12 year old fiber enthusiasts! Campers will stitch, stab, dy...
05/25/2026

Calling all yarnies! We have a summer camp built just for 9-12 year old fiber enthusiasts! Campers will stitch, stab, dye, print, and weave a variety of fiber based projects, learning basic techniques and terminology to start (or advance) their journey as fiber artists. Check out these sample projects made by Summer Camp Director (and Fiber Camp Teacher) Ms. Casey! Register right here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fiber-art-camp

Do you have a floral loving artist in your house who needs a creative outlet this summer? Enter Botany and Art Summer Ca...
05/24/2026

Do you have a floral loving artist in your house who needs a creative outlet this summer? Enter Botany and Art Summer Camp at Jacoby Arts Center!

Campers will explore the basics of botany and plant families by combining story, plant exploration exercises, and art. Learn the differences between monocots and dicots, basic botany of five separate plant families, and create unique art using plants from each family.

Dates: July 6th - 10th
From: 1PM-4PM
Ages: 9-12 year olds
Where: Jacoby Arts Center, 208 State Street in Alton, Illinois

Register HERE: https://www.jacobyartscenter.org/summercamp

Calling all world travelers! 🌎 Grab your passports and a paint brush, campers will spend this week learning about the cu...
05/23/2026

Calling all world travelers! 🌎 Grab your passports and a paint brush, campers will spend this week learning about the cultures and artists that make our world beautiful and diverse.

Dates: July 13 - 18th
From: 1-4PM
Ages: 7-10 year olds
Where: Jacoby Arts Center at our *NEW* Location - 208 State Street in Alton!

Register 👉 https://www.jacobyartscenter.org/summercamp

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208 State Street
Alton, IL
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