Artworks coming soon!

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Mattoon Artworks, a daylong event dedicated to the arts, will be held June 16 in Peterson Park, Mattoon. A variety of local musicians will perform on the bandshell stage throughout the day. In addition, there will be art vendors, artists demonstrations, make-and-take crafts, free dance lessons and demonstrations, and much more!
If you are a local artist and would like to participate in this event, click here to view and print the vendor form. For more information about this event, call 273-8296 or email janahnadele@yahoo.com.


The Mattoon Arts Council offers the following programs and activities...


School Age Programs
Throughout the year, MAC partners with the school district and other local organizations and businesses to provide opportunities for children to explore the arts and develop their own talents.  Click to learn more about our children's programs. MAC also sponsors children's programs outside of school at public events such as Bagelfest. 




Mattoon Mural Arts
For the past four years, we have partnered with the Phildadelphia Mural Arts Program with support from The Lumpkin Family Foundation to present murals of high art value. We expect to have funding for at least two more murals.  Click here to learn more about Mattoon murals. 







Performances and Exhibits
We pride ourselves on the high degree and availability of local talent. We do our best to highlight our artists throughout the year. Click here to learn more about those programs or look below for a calendar of upcoming events.  







Members of the band Resonation Station perform at the Rotary Bandshell in the Summer of 2011.  

Adult Education Classes
Art is about engagement. We offer at least two opportunities during the year for adult members of the community to experience the creation of art and to develop their talents. Click here to learn more and check below for upcoming events.  

Activities and Events Calendar

Please check back over the next few weeks as our plans take shape for the year.