Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Artist applications being accepted for Arts in Central Park
February 6, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is now accepting applications from artists to participate in Arts in Central Park (AICP) 2024. The event will be held Saturday, September 21st from 10 ...
Feb 06, 2024

Decatur Park District Arts Program to host "Love Stinks" trivia night February 17th
February 5, 2024 - The Decatur Park District will host "Love Stinks" trivia night on February 17th as a fundraiser for its ARTS program. The trivia night will be held at the Scovill Banquet Facility f...
Feb 05, 2024

Millikin School of Music presents the Valentine Gala February 10th
February 5, 2024 - The Millikin University School of Music will host its annual Valentine Gala on February 10th, featuring jazz artist Angel Spiccia. The event will be held at the Decatur Club and wil...
Feb 05, 2024

LISTEN: LJ Pemberton on Fuego
February 2, 2024- LJ Pemberton, Millikin University, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego to talk about upcoming shows at Kirkland Fine Arts Center and previewed her latest b...
Feb 02, 2024

LISTEN: Artist Erich Vieth previews gallery exhibition on Byers & Co
February 2, 2024 - St. Louis based photographer/digital artist Erich Vieth joined Byers & Co to talk about his gallery exhibition at the Decatur Area Arts Council. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 02, 2024

Registration available for Decatur Arts Council spring classes
January 29, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has opened registration for it's spring art classes. Classes range from crafts and basket weaving to dance lessons. Classes are held at the Madden Arts...
Jan 29, 2024

Arts Council accepting grant applications until Feb 1
January 28, 2024 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning in arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts ...
Jan 28, 2024

LISTEN: Jerry Johnson on Fuego
January 19, 2024- Jerry Johnson, Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego to talk about upcoming Spring projects, events, and...
Jan 26, 2024

Macon County Fair announces plans for 2024
January 25, 2024 - The Macon County Fair board has announced some improvements and additions to this year's fair in June. Evan Hall, President of the Macon County Fair Board, said that the board has b...
Jan 25, 2024

LISTEN: Arts Council's Jerry Johnson on Byers & Co
January 25, 2024 - Jerry Johnson, president Rotary Club of Decatur, joined Byers & Co to talk about their initiative to bring two displaced Ukrainian families to live. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 25, 2024