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 - February 2015
February 6th, 2015
Visit the three downtown art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment .
Layer By Layer - Members-Only Event
February 11th, 2015
Painting with a rich sense of depth one layer at a time..
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 .
Arts in Central Park 2015
September 18th - 20th, 2015
One of Central Illinois' finest art shows.
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Cinderella” – Thursday, January 29, 2015
January 29th, 2015
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Cinderella" on Thursday, January 29, 2015, matinee performance
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
