About Us

Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
Inspiring creative experiences that transform our community.
The Decatur Area Arts Council serves the arts in and around Decatur by:
- 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.
Madden Arts Center
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. We are here to meet the needs of our community.
Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery or out and about town where art is happening.
Office and Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Additional Gallery Hours: Saturday - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jerry Johnson, Executive Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mid-Day Music - Trios for Today - FREE
March 22nd, 2023The LOFT: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
March 24th - 25th, 2023Bus trip to “Tootsie” - Thursday, Tootsie - Thu, March 30, 2023
March 30th, 2023The LOFT: One-Year Anniversary… with Matt Carter Band, Fireside Relics, The Bessers!
March 31st, 2023FEATURED
CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Homeschool Art - Spring 2023
Homeschool Art - Spring 2023 (Ages 6 to 15) Students will improve their art skills…
Afterschool Art - Spring 2023
Afterschool Art - Spring 2023 (Ages 6 to 15) Students will improve their art skills…
CANCELED - Social Dancing - Level 1 - March 2023
Open to ages 16+, both singles and couples are welcome to join this class! Bring…