Who We Are / MAC 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 activities for people of all ages. The MAC operates out of its 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 directly and where arts activities are appreciated as an asset for the community and economic development. For current information check us out at Facebook! Or visit the City of Mattoon's website at the link at the bottom of this page. 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. |
The Mattoon Arts Council:
The following members serve as appointees of the Mattoon City Council: Scott Gradle, chairman Christina Browning, vice chairwoman Hans Warner, secretary Julia Colombo, treasurer Angi Black Jay Ferguson Joyce Jackson Mike Kallis Amanda Standerfer Ex Officio Members Angelia Burgett, Arts and Tourism Director Julia Degler Whitmore, Arts Coordinator Rick Hall, Commissioner Kyle Gill, City Administrator 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. However, the March 7, 2018 meeting is cancelled. Also, the July meeting has been rescheduled to July 11 due to the Fourth of July holiday. There are many ways to get involved in the work of promoting the Arts in Mattoon. You can serve on a MAC committee or coordinate an event. Contact us for information about how you can get involved. |
Have an idea for an arts-related 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 Angelia Burgett, tourism/arts director, at 258-6471 or email her at burgetta@mattoonillinois.org for more information.
MAC Announces Community Matching Grants for Public Events at Peterson Park
In order to encourage fullest community use of the Rotary Band Shell, MAC announces a grant opportunity to community groups and clubs. Your group can receive a one-for-one dollar match up to $250 to support your plans to bring musicians and other performers to the Rotary Band Shell. As Tourism Director Angelia Burgett noted: the Rotary Bandshell offers a wonderful, family friendly, outdoor performance venue right in the middle of town. We should be using it more!
The only conditions to receiving the support is that events must be open to the public. Contact MAC for more information.
The only conditions to receiving the support is that events must be open to the public. Contact MAC for more information.
