Decatur Area Arts Council

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Decatur Area Arts Council The Decatur Area Arts Council serves the arts in and around Decatur, Illinois, by inspiring creative experiences We are here to meet the needs of our community.
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DAAC introduces and promotes the arts, enhances arts educational opportunities, and increases the impact of and access to the arts to improve the quality of life in the community.

- Creating an environment conducive to the development and growth of individual artists and arts organizations in all disciplines.
- Promoting and facilitating partnerships within the community to nurture arts opportunities
- Encouraging arts education opportunities.
- Acting as a conduit for arts information.
- Engaging culturally-diverse and underserved populations in the development of the arts. Visit the Madden Arts Center in downtown Decatur to experience the latest gallery exhibit or attend one of our many events, classes, or programs designed for your interests. If there is something in particular that you are looking for but don't see here, please do not hesitate to provide us your suggestions.

Our office will open at 12 PM on Friday, October 9 while we host the first PASS program of the season!Thanks for your un...
10/09/2026

Our office will open at 12 PM on Friday, October 9 while we host the first PASS program of the season!

Thanks for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in the afternoon!

Christmas Card Lane Sign-Ups Are Open!Be part of a favorite holiday tradition in Downtown Decatur. Anyone can join! We w...
10/07/2026

Christmas Card Lane Sign-Ups Are Open!

Be part of a favorite holiday tradition in Downtown Decatur. Anyone can join! We welcome all businesses, organizations, clubs, groups, and artists to participate.

Entry fee: $50
Deadline: Finished cards must be returned by November 12
How to sign up: visit our website to sign-up online, or give us a call at 217-423-3189. Link is in the comments!

Don't wait! Cards are given out on a first-come first-serve basis!

October afterschool classes have begun. Yesterday students created their own comics! Sign up for these classes on our we...
10/07/2026

October afterschool classes have begun. Yesterday students created their own comics!

Sign up for these classes on our website!

We are proud to be a community partner of the Macon County Big Read, bringing our community together through stories, co...
10/07/2026

We are proud to be a community partner of the Macon County Big Read, bringing our community together through stories, conversation, and connection.

Join us, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and our fellow community partners this Saturday as we kick off the Big Read at the Decatur Public Library-Illinois.

Stop by from 1-3 pm to pick up your FREE copy of A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines, grab a FREE Big Read T-shirt, and connect with fellow readers.

Saturday, October 10
1-3 pm
Decatur Public Library
Free and open to everyone!

Go to bigreadmaconcounty.org to learn more about the project!

Last night's First Friday Gallery Walk was a wonderful example of our community coming out to support the arts! 🎨✨ Local...
10/03/2026

Last night's First Friday Gallery Walk was a wonderful example of our community coming out to support the arts! 🎨

✨ Local artist **Consuelo Cruz** exhibited at Gallery 510
✨ Visiting artist **Cynthia Hayes** exhibited in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Decatur Area Arts Council, with live music by Millikin student **Henry Koonce**
✨ Live music performances filled Central Park

We loved hosting friends old and new. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Gallery Walks happen every first Friday and are always free and open to the public. We're proud to welcome our community at no charge, and we couldn't do it without our generous sponsors. Thank you! 💛

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125 N. Water Street
Decatur, IL
62523

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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