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Pottery Class to be Offered 

The Mattoon Arts Council encourages the public to learn how to make pottery in a six-session class to be held at Mattoon High School. Click here for more information.

Have an idea for an arts program?
Let us know about it!

The Mattoon Arts Council loves to work with other community groups and artists to present programs! If you have an idea for an arts-related event and would like to seek sponsorship help from MAC, please fill out the form available here. You also may call arts coordinator Jessica Killough at 258-6286 or email killoughj@mattoon
illinois.org for more information.
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Common Grounds Art Exhibit

Photos by Kevin Kilhoffer of Greenup are on display at Common Grounds through January. Click here to be taken to the exhibits page for more information on the artwork and how you can display!
NOTICE:  The next Mattoon Arts Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Mattoon Tourism & Arts Office, 1718 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938.

'Cabin Fever' quilt show on display now!

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Mattoon Arts Council and Lori's Pins 'n' Needles in Paris, IL, are sponsoring a "Cabin Fever" quilt show in the Lone Elm Room at the depot! The show is free to the public and will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 31, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Come out to see the beautiful quilts made by talented local quilters and to vote for your favorite! Click here for more information.

Prowler: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

Author Jason Lee Brown will present a book reading of his recently published novel, “Prowler: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” The event will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Lone Elm Room at the Mattoon depot. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Read more about this event here!

Strips for Striking Quilts Workshop

Sign up now for our Strips for Striking Quilts workshop! Sat., Feb. 21, in the Lone Elm Room at the Mattoon Depot. For more information click here.
Check out our 2014-2015 Highlights to see what MAC has been up to and what the plans are for the coming months!
Click here to learn more about Mattoon Arts Council, our vision and mission.