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 fact, we host an opening event for amazing new exhibits every month. . . and there’s never a charge!
Special trips are planned to other cities and states 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, DAAC will keep you up-to-date on arts and entertainment opportunities provided by others throughout the community.
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Special Events
Call for Artists! Holiday Gift Shoppe in Anne Lloyd Gallery
August 15th - October 1st, 2019
Artists! Sell original art and fine crafts in our holiday consignment shop!
Arts in Central Park 2019
September 20th - 22nd, 2019
One of Central Illinois' finest art shows.
Mid-Day MUSIC
October 2nd, 2019
A series of FREE mid-day musical concerts by Millikin University faculty. A taste of the Faculty Recital Series with or without your brown bag lunch!
First Friday Gallery Walk - October 2019
October 4th, 2019
Visit the downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
Dead in Decatur International Film Festival
November 1st - 2nd, 2019
Halloween will be over, but then it's time to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
First Friday Gallery Walk - November 2019
November 1st, 2019
Visit the downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
Holiday Gift Shoppe 2019…Grand Opening
November 8th, 2019
Get the first peek and first pick of unique gifty items for the holiday season! Wall-to-wall original art and fine crafts at affordable prices!
The Castle in the Corn Field - Members+ Event
November 13th, 2019
An art deco cathedral of commerce!
Christmas Walk 2019
December 4th, 2019
A lively evening in downtown Decatur! Join us for a special night of shopping at the Holiday Gift Shoppe in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center.
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Dear Evan Hansen” - Thursday, Oct 31, 2019
October 31st, 2019
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Dear Evan Hansen" - Thursday, Oct 31, 2019, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” - Thursday, Jan. 16, 2019
January 16th, 2020
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" - Thursday, Jan. 16, 2019, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Wicked” - Thursday, Dec 5, 2019
January 16th, 2020
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Wicked" - Thursday, Dec 5, 2019, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Jersey Boys” - Sunday, Feb 2, 2020
February 2nd, 2020
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Jersey Boys" - Sunday, Feb 2, 2020, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Band’s Visit” - Thursday, Mar 5, 2020
March 5th, 2020
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Band’s Visit" - Thursday, Mar 5, 2020, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Cats” - Thursday, Apr 16, 2020
April 16th, 2020
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Cats" - Thursday, Apr 16, 2020, matinee performance
