Special Events + Trips

Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 invite you to Arts in Central Park in downtown Decatur’s beautiful Central Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, as well as a Friday evening, September 15, VIP preview party. Approximately 50 booths will be open with artists from throughout the Midwest exhibiting a variety of artwork for sale, including jewelry, pottery, metal sculptures, glass, fiber arts, paintings, and more.

--- Enjoy a festive weekend, including a few new activities.

• Kids’ art activities with the Children's Museum of Illinois.
• A special Kids ArtShop for children 12 and under to buy art inisde the Transfer House.
• Live music with Sidewalk Stompers and Red Wheelbarrow.
• Public Painted Pianos Project in Macon County in the park for folks to play.
• Food and drink available for purchase.

​Arts in Central Park hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.  Kids art activities and Kids ArtShop open at 11 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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

To “kick off” the weekend is the ever popular Preview Party on Friday evening, September 16, from 5–7 pm.  This is our special thank you to those who commit to purchase at least one piece of artwork from the participating artists during the weekend.  The selection and price is up to you.

--- Volunteer for Arts in Central Park

We'll have a variety of tasks and shifts for you to sign up to help throughout the weekend. CLICK HERE to volunteer.

Thanks to Our Sponsor!

Amherst Hardy Foundation

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