Who We Are / MAC Vision

Founded in 1999 by an act of the Mattoon City Council,
the Mattoon Arts Council supports, develops, facilitates
and  promotes high-quality, affordable arts programs and activities for people of all ages. The MAC operates out of
the Tourism & Arts office in the Mattoon Depot and presents programming in the Depot's Lone Elm Room.

The Mattoon Arts Council envisions a vibrant, creative community where arts activities are frequent and evident, where members of the community have opportunities to experience and engage in the arts direct and where arts activities are appreciated as an asset for the community and economic development.

As a community organization, we believe:

• our work must be done in collaboration with others to make the most of our assets as a small community;
• that art is defined broadly as to include the widest possible interpretation of the language, visual and performing arts;
• that the arts intrinsically enhance a community's quality of life; in supporting events that offer the opportunities to educate; and, engagement in artistic activities stimulates community creativity and attracts people to a community in ways that have long-term social and economic benefits.

Meetings
The Mattoon Arts Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the tourism and arts office in the Mattoon Depot.

Submission Request Form 2022
There are many ways to get involved in the work of promoting the Arts in Mattoon. If you have items to request or ideas to be considered, please fill out the provided form before attending our meeting. Click on the link provided: Submission Request Form 2022

Appointees of the Mattoon City Council:
Hans Warner, chairman
Joyce Jackson, vice-chairman
Joy Miller, secretary
Bernie Debuhr
Janet Snow
Matthew Burns
Melissa Harden
Skylor Harden
​Jon Clarkson

Ex Officio Members
Angelia Burgett, Arts and Tourism Director
Julia Degler, Arts Coordinator
Dave Cox, Commissioner
Kyle Gill, City Administrator

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