About Us

Our Mission
DAAC introduces and promotes the arts, enhances arts educational opportunities, and increases the impact of and access to the arts to improve the quality of life in the community.
Our Vision
Inspiring creative experiences that transform our community.
The Decatur Area Arts Council serves the arts in and around Decatur by:
- Creating an environment conducive to the development and growth of individual artists and arts organizations in all disciplines.
- Promoting and facilitating partnerships within the community to nurture arts opportunities
- Encouraging arts education opportunities.
- Acting as a conduit for arts information.
- Engaging culturally-diverse and underserved populations in the development of the arts.
Madden Arts Center
Visit the Madden Arts Center in downtown Decatur to experience the latest gallery exhibit or attend one of our many events, classes, or programs designed for your interests. If there is something in particular that you are looking for but don't see here, please do not hesitate to provide us your suggestions. We are here to meet the needs of our community.
Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery or out and about town where art is happening.
Office and Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Additional Gallery Hours: Saturday - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jerry Johnson, Executive Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
Music at the Movies - Members+ Event
May 18th, 2022Bus trip to “The Lion King” - Thursday, June 16, 2022
June 16th, 2022Trivia Night - Summer Fundraiser
August 27th, 2022Arts in Central Park 2022
September 16th - 18th, 2022FEATURED
CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Kandinsky Acrylic on Canvas
Look, learn and create an exciting colorful canvas inspired by the life and works of…
Happy Campers - Acrylic on Canvas
Paint along with the instrctor with acrylics on canvas to create the camper of your…
Ballroom Standards 1 - June 2022 (Ages 16+)
Open to ages 16+ Beginner ballroom dance with intermediate highlights for those who are brand…