Special Events & Trips
From concerts and poetry nights, to international cultural experiences, and signature fundraising events, the Decatur Area Arts Council has you covered.
Looking for a special art event right here in Decatur, IL? The Decatur Area Arts Council has something happening year round. In addition, our Anne Lloyd Gallery has amazing new exhibits almost every month...and there's never a charge!
Special trips are planned to other cities, states, and countries to take advantage of the wonderful arts and entertainment experiences other communities have to offer. Join us for an upcoming event below, or suggest a trip you would like us to organize.
As THE arts source and resource for greater Decatur, the Decatur Area Arts Council will keep you up-to-date on arts and entertainment opportunities provided by others throughout the community. For the latest in arts information and arts council updates, subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, or find us on facebook.
Special Events
First Friday Gallery Walk - March 2015
March 6th, 2015
Visit the three downtown art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment .
First Friday Gallery Walk - April 2015
April 10th, 2015
Visit the three downtown art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment .
(Note: This is the second Friday due to Easter weekend!)
A Night of Poetry 2015
April 16th, 2015
DAAC and Bronze Man Books present this annual celebration of National Poetry Month.
Corks & Forks 2015
April 23rd, 2015
Join friends and neighbors for an evening of fine wine and notable cuisine at DAAC's premiere fundraising event.
Arts in Central Park 2015
September 18th - 20th, 2015
One of Central Illinois' finest art shows.
Brew Ha Ha 2015
September 26th, 2015
Our version of Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 27.
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Million Dollar Quartet” – Saturday, February 28, 2015
February 28th, 2015
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Million Dollar Quartet" on Saturday, February 28, 2015, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Phantom of the Opera” – Thursday, March 5, 2015
March 5th, 2015
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Phantom of the Opera" on Thursday, March 5, 2015, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Kinky Boots” – Thursday, April 2, 2015
April 2nd, 2015
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Kinky Boots" on Thursday, April 2, 2015, matinee performance
Bus trip to “The Rat Pack is Back” – Saturday, May 16, 2015
May 16th, 2015
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "The Rat Pack is Back" on Saturday, May 16, 2015, matinee performance
