Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss the MAC Photography Show held August 24 - 27! Amateur, student and professional photographers will have their work on display in the Lone Elm Room. A reception and awards ceremony for the photographers and their families will be held Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m.

Show dates and times are as follows:
  Thursday, August 24:  5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  Friday, August 25:       Noon to 8 p.m.
  Saturday, August 26:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Sunday, August 27:     Noon to 4 p.m.

Ethridge photos on display at Common Grounds

Photographs by Joe Ethridge of Charleston are on display at Common Grounds, 1612 Charleston Ave., during August and September. For more information, click on the image at right.
Join Tuesday Ukulele on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. in the historic Mattoon Train Station's former gift shop for an informal group session led by Gail Nelson. All levels are welcome to come to learn, practice, make music and have fun! You can find their practice and performance schedule on their Facebook page. For more information, call the MAC office at 217-258-6286.

Have an idea for an arts program? ​Let us know!

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 the Tourism and Arts department at 258-6286 or email burgetta@mattoonillinois.org for more information.
NOTICE: The next Mattoon Arts Council meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 6, 2017, at the Mattoon Tourism & Arts Office, 1718 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, IL.

Lunch & Music Series offered on Fridays

The Mattoon Arts Council is a proud sponsor of the Lunch & Music series in Midtown Mattoon this summer! Grab your lunch and join us in the new Heritage Park from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Friday!

MAC's Little Library at the Depot

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Have you ever been waiting somewhere and really wish you had a book to help pass the time? We are collecting books for our "Little Library" for Amtrak passengers who may have this same issue! The MAC office is located in the Mattoon Train Depot, just behind the elevator. Bring your books, any genre, and we will make sure they are put to good use. Amtrak passengers and the council appreciate your generosity!
Click here to learn more about Mattoon Arts Council, our vision and mission.