Who We Are & Our VisionFounded 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 events 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. (1718 Broadway Ave. Mattoon.)
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:
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City of Mattoon/Mattoon Arts Council 208 N. 19th St. Mattoon, IL 61938 |
Appointees of the Mattoon City Council:
Hans Warner, chairman Joyce Jackson, vice-chairman Joy Miller, secretary Bernie Debuhr Janet Snow Matthew Gerard Burns Melissa Harden Skylor Harden Dustin Maninfior Scott Carter Dr. John Coin Ex Officio Members Angelia Burgett, Arts and Tourism Director Julia Degler, Arts Coordinator Dave Cox, Commissioner Kyle Gill, City Administrator Dean Barber, Public Works Director 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. 1718 Broadway Ave. Mattoon. |