Community and Education Grants
The Decatur Area Arts Council grants program supports and promotes arts events and creative arts learning experiences. The DAAC service area includes all of Macon County, and the communities of Assumption, Clinton, Moweaqua, Pana and Taylorville.
Funds for this program are provided by
- DAAC members and contributors
- Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
The applicant organizations must be registered as a not-for-profit organization, such as:
• Municipal agencies or units of government
• Pre-schools and K-12 schools
• School cultural groups or parent organizations
• Colleges and universities
• Shelter/mental health facilities
• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Religious organizations
• Arts organizations
• Community organizations
Grant applications are reviewed three times a year.
Deadlines are October 1, February 1, and May 1.
To learn more about these grants, download the guideline and application form below or contact the Arts Council staff at 423-3189 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Taylorville’s “Art on the Square”
June 1st, 2013Bus trip to “Anything Goes” at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013
June 6th, 2013International Arts - Opening Cultural Event
June 7th, 2013Norwegian Smorgaasbord
June 23rd, 2013Arts in Central Park 2013
September 20th - 22nd, 2013FEATURED
CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Cocktails & Creations - Pinterest Night at the DAAC! Mixed Media Abstract Painting
Using a variety of mediums, you will join instructor, Jenny Cowgill, in creating a painting…
Cocktails & Creations - Sushi Making and Kokeshi Origami Bookmarks
This class couples yummy food with a fun arts experience. Learn how to make your…
Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Join instructor, Jason Sandberg, in creating a short, animated video using clay and other materials…
