Back in the Park in 2021 - Decatur Area Arts Council
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Summer 2021 VOL. 54, ED 3
KEEPING YOU ON THE PULSE OF THE ARTS IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Back in the Park in 2021 The Decatur Area Arts Council and
Decatur Parks Foundation are joining to
Nearly 60 artists will fill downtown Decatur’s bring craft beer and music to the Deca-
Central Park, Saturday and Sunday, Septem- tur community with the Devon on Tap:
ber 18 and 19, offering area residents a range Decatur Craft Beer and Music Festival
of artwork from painting and photography to at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.
glass, pottery, wood, jewelry, sculpture, and
The event offers beer lovers a chance to
fiber.
sample beverages from breweries from
The 58th annual Arts In Central Park juried all over the area, while enjoying food
arts fair kicks off with a preview party on trucks, games, and live music from local
Friday, September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., with bands on the stage facing the lake.
food and musical entertainment. Come and
For beer connoisseurs, the Friday night
enjoy the opportunity to see and purchase
VIP event offers exclusive samples of
that special piece of art first. You
hard-to-get brews with food and fun.
can expect to find lots of new tal-
VIP tickets also include entry into the
ent combined with familiar favor-
main event.
ites.
• TICKETS •
Open to the public on Saturday and VIP Event: $100/person
Sunday, the park brims with art and Fri., Aug. 27 • 7-10 p.m.
activity, featuring kids “hands on”
art activities, a caricature artist, Main Event: $30/person
and an ArtShop for kids where kids Sat., Aug. 28 • 12-5 p.m.
12 and under can shop for items www.devonamphitheater.com
made by participating artists and priced $5
Preview Party
and under. New activities this year include
Fri., Sept. 17
Public Painted Pianos of Macon County and
5-7 p.m.
Paint the Pavement.
AICP hours:
Sat., Sept. 18 Arts in Central Park is presented by Decatur
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Area Arts Council in collaboration with Gal-
lery 510 and sponsored by Hickory Point Bank
Sun., Sept. 19 and Ameren Illinois.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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the beat goes on} INSPIRING CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
THAT TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY.
Summer Art Classes Bus Trips and PASS
Advance registration is required. Class sizes lim- The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis has scheduled
ited. No walk-ins. DAAC members even receive a season of nationally touring Broadway musicals
discounts on classes! Learn more or register at for 2021-22. We’ll let you know as soon as they
DecaturArts.org. give us details about group trips. We’re as eager as
you are to see a big show again.
Under the Sea Acrylics on Canvas
(Jr High - Adult) The PASS Program (Performing Arts Series for Stu-
Pick up the brush and dents) presented at Kirkland Fine Arts Center is
explore the colors, still tentative for the 2021-22 school year. We are
shapes, textures and waiting to hear what area school districts decide
wonder of life under regarding class field trips. PASS has been a mainstay
the sea. Your instructor in the lives of area students since 1970 and we’d
will show you stroke by love to get back to the business of brightening their
stroke. lives with entertaining and educational shows.
July 8, 6-8 pm
$25 (Members $22)
DAAC Grants
Support Local Arts
“Fabulous Fiber” Camp
(Recommended ages 6 and up)
Stretch your brain in Is your organization planning an arts event some-
new ways learning time in the next 12 months?
these all-time favor-
ite skills including Consider applying to the DAAC grant program which
beginning weaving, supports and promotes events and creative learn-
macramé, sewing, and ing experiences offered by non-profit organizations
embroidery. where the arts are the main focus.
July 12-16, 9:30 am-
Grant deadlines are October, February, and May.
Noon
Find guidelines and application online at
$95 (Members $85)
DecaturArts.org/grants or call 217-423-3189.
Critters in Clay- Hedgehogs and More This program is supported by the National Endow-
(All ages) ment for the Arts, Illinois Arts Council Agency, and
Learn the tricks to local donors.
sculpting woodland
creatures using air dry
clay FOLLOW the Arts
July 24, 10:30 am- Keep up on the latest arts news in the Decatur area
12:30 pm by following us through social media...
$25 (Members $22) • Facebook: decaturarts
• Instagram: decaturarts
• Podcast: anchor.fm/decaturarts
• YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBd5BHEP9Sh-
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• Twitter: @DecaturArts4All
Sponsored in part by a
Arts Beat is published quarterly by the Decatur Area Arts Council. grant from the Illinois
217-423-3189 • 217-423-3194 (fax) • www.decaturarts.org • arts4all@decaturarts.org Arts Council Agency.
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anne lloyd gallery exhibitions
INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCE: Fragments:
DISCOVER MEXICO FIBER ARTISTS LISA HINRICHS
Exhibit open through July 28 AND SUZY FARREN
Modern Mexico reflects the rich history and the gradual August 6-28 2021
blending of native cultures with Spanish traditions, Ripped, torn, felted, and stitched! An exhibit
style, and religion. of fiber
and form
featuring
the work
of St.
Louis-area
artists Lisa
Hinrichs
and Suzy
Farren. Their work in wool, paper, and textiles
will captivate you and inspire you!
Ballet Folklorico Sol De Mexico dancers at June opening. First Friday Gallery Walk
August 6, 5-7:30 p.m.
First Friday Gallery Walk Also visit Blue Connection, Gallery 510, and
The ArtFarm
July 9, 5-7:30 pm (2nd Friday due to the July 4th weekend)
• Featuring Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dancers.
THE ART OF TIMING:
PAT BARON MONIGOLD
The Discover MEXICO exhibit and opening event
were made possible through support from: September 3-25, 2021
• Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie Barnett Champaign
• John and Cheryl Bradley artist Pat
• Tim and Karen Dowd Baron Monigold
• Chris and Victor Eloy examines her
• Dr. and Mrs. Steve Goetter subjects in the
• Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hein most ordinary
• Ardith Hubbard of settings but
• Mr. James T. Jackson with an intima-
• Lucien C. and Brigitta Kapp cy that invites
• Joe and Ann Kerns the viewer to
• Charlotte Hanks and Tom Malenshek think deeper
• Virginia “Sis” McDonald and look lon-
• Betty Moser ger.
• Sue and Gary Powell First Friday Gallery Walk
• Mr. and Mrs. Doug Schmalz
September 3, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Jim and Suzanne Schwarz
Also visit Blue Connection, Gallery 510, and
• Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart
The ArtFarm
• Sharon and Herb Thompson
• Jennifer Toney and Cullen Whicker
3MEMBER BENEFITS Newsletter Free
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membership level Discount Invitations Programs Meetings Classes Discount
Individual $35 * * * *
Family $50 * * * *
Patron $100 * * * * One/year
Contributor $250 * * * * Two/year 20%
Sustainer $500 * * * * Three/year 35%
Investor $1000+ * * * * Four/year 50%
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