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
Mid-Day MUSIC
January 23rd, 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 - February 2019
February 1st, 2019
Visit the four downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
First Friday Gallery Walk - March 2019
March 1st, 2019
Visit the four downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
A Novel Idea: From Pen to Published - Members+ Event
March 6th, 2019
Discover the process of writing and producing a film score.
Mid-Day MUSIC
March 20th, 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 - April 2019
April 5th, 2019
Visit the four downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
Corks & Forks 2019
April 25th, 2019
Join friends and neighbors for an evening of fine wine and notable cuisine at DAAC's premiere fundraising event.
First Friday Gallery Walk - May 2019
May 3rd, 2019
Visit the downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
2019 Decatur Craft Beer Festival - Fundraiser
August 24th, 2019
DAAC will once again bring craft beer back to downtown Decatur!
First Friday Gallery Walk - September 2019
September 6th, 2019
Visit the four downtown Decatur art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
Arts in Central Park 2019
September 20th - 22nd, 2019
One of Central Illinois' finest art shows.
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” - Thursday, Mar 14, 2019
March 14th, 2019
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" - Thursday, Mar 14, 2019, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Waitress” - Thursday, Apr 4, 2019
April 4th, 2019
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Waitress" - Thursday, Apr 4, 2019, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Come From Away” - Thursday, May 23, 2019
May 23rd, 2019
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Come From Away" - Thursday, May 23, 2019, matinee performance
