December 2, 2025 -The Decatur Area Arts Council is offering two holiday shopping events this December, giving residents a chance to buy handmade gifts and original artwork from local and regional artists. Both events will take place at the Madden Arts Center.
The Holiday Gift Shop Pop-Up will feature handmade crafts and 2D/3D art from area artists. Vendors will be set up on all three floors of the building. The pop-up will be open:
● Wednesday, December 3, noon–8 p.m.
● Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Holiday Art Shop will be held in the Anne Lloyd Gallery. It will showcase original 2D fine art available for purchase. The shop will be open December 2–23, Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Another seasonal display, the Holiday Gift Shop Gallery, will also offer giftable artwork through December 23. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. There will be no First Friday Gallery Walk on December 5.
During the December 3 pop-up event, shoppers can browse artist booths, listen to live music, and enjoy holiday treats provided by Young Leaders in Action. Carolers will also be performing during the evening. Both shopping events will be open during the Decatur Christmas Walk.
