Special Events + Trips

Decatur, Illinois hosts one of Central Illinois' finest juried art shows featuring:

• 50-60 exhibiting artists from several states provide a variety of artwork for sale including jewelry, pottery, metal sculptures, blown glass, fiber arts, paintings, and more
• Kids art activities
• A special kids Art Shop
• Live entertainment

Artists/Patrons Preview Party Friday night from 5-7 PM

To “kick off” the weekend is the ever popular Preview Party on Friday evening, September 17, from 5 – 7 pm.  This is our special thank you to those who choose to be one of our Very Important Persons (VIP’s) as well as the artists and sponsors.

All we need is YOU to be a Very Important Person!  

• To be a VIP, we ask that you commit to purchasing at least one piece of artwork from the participating artists during the weekend.  The selection and price is up to you.  
• Please come to the information tent during the event to pick up your packet of instructions, including your VIP button and ribbons to award the artists you purchase fro

For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 217-423-3189.

Artists interested in particpating may apply online HERE.

Download AICP 2021 Guidelines at the link below.

Downloads

• Arts in Central Park 2021 Application Guidelines (105kb)