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 fact, we host an opening event for amazing new exhibits every month. . . and there’s never a charge!
Special trips are planned to other cities and states 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, DAAC will keep you up-to-date on arts and entertainment opportunities provided by others throughout the community.
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Special Events
Call for Artists for the DAAC Holiday Gift Shoppe 2022
July 28th - September 30th, 2022
Calling All Artists!
Trivia Night - Summer Fundraiser
August 27th, 2022
The Decatur Area Arts Council will host a Trivia Night fundraiser on Sat., August 27, 2022. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Trivia starts 6 p.m. Teams of up to eight fact-filled brains are invited to join us for a fun…
First Friday Gallery Walk - September 2022
September 2nd, 2022
Visit the "CAC at DAAC" exhibit free gallery opening event.
Arts in Central Park 2022
September 16th - 18th, 2022
One of Central Illinois' finest art shows.
Devon on Tap: Decatur Craft Beer & Music Festival
October 8th, 2022
The Decatur Area Arts Council and Decatur Parks Foundation are joining to bring craft beer and music to the Decatur community. (Ages 21+)
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Ain’t Too Proud” - Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022
September 29th, 2022
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Ain't Too Proud"
Bus trip to “Hadestown” - Thursday, Oct 20, 2022
October 20th, 2022
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Hadestown"
Bus trip to “SIX” - Thursday, Feb 2, 2023
February 2nd, 2023
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "SIX"
Bus trip to “To Kill a Mockingbird” - Thursday, March 9, 2023
March 9th, 2023
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Bus trip to “Tootsie” - Thursday, Tootsie - Thu, March 30, 2023
March 30th, 2023
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Tootsie"
