Arts in Central Park

Join us in downtown Decatur’s beautiful Central Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, as well as a Friday evening, September 20, VIP preview party. Learn more

2024-25 Theatre Bus Trips

Reserve your tickets for this season of theatre bus trips to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Learn more

Color Seminar with Douglas Johnson

This four-hour seminar will cover color theory and mixing for painters of practically any color medium. Learn more

Madden Arts Center

Office and Gallery Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Saturday Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn more

Upcoming Events & Classes

Check out the exciting events and classes coming to the Decatur Arts.

Gallery - Nancy Natow-Cassidy - September 2024

Immersive and intuitive art interpreting shapes and movements.

8:30am

September
06

Mid-Day Music - Liebeslieder-Walzer - FREE

Love songs for vocal quartet and piano duo by Johannes Brahms.

12:15pm - 12:45pm

September
11

Class - Sketching with Soul

Presented by Millikin Community Arts Academy

4:00pm - 5:30pm

September
11

Class - Around the World with Poetic Forms

Four-week series - Thursday, Sept. 5, 12, 19, & 26

6:00pm - 7:30pm

September
12

Class - Decoupage Chair

Class is limited to 11.

11:00am - 1:00pm

September
14

The LOFT - Album Release Party from Local Band Said Echo

With special guests Speak Softly and Marble Teeth

6:00pm - 11:00pm

September
14

Class - Homeschool Art Classes - Fall 2024 (Ages 6 to 12)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

September
16

Class - After School Art Classes - Fall 2024 (Ages 6 to 12)

4:00pm - 5:30pm

September
16

Class - Sketching with Soul

Presented by Millikin Community Arts Academy

4:00pm - 5:30pm

September
18

Class - Around the World with Poetic Forms

Four-week series - Thursday, Sept. 5, 12, 19, & 26

6:00pm - 7:30pm

September
19

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The Decatur Area Arts Council acknowledges the support of the Illinois Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, our corporate sponsors, and members of this community. THANK YOU!

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