Coles County Arts Council

Fourth of July Chalk-In: A free, all age chalk-drawing competition held In conjunction with Charleston’s Red, White and Blue Days.

 

Artist Day in the Garden: A day of inspiration for artists and the public at the Wesley Whiteside Garden east of Charleston.

 

Kid’s Arts in the Park: Introducing art to the children of Coles County through a series of free activities and performances.

 

City Art Exhibit: This year-long, rotating exhibit of works from CCAC member artists is free to the public. It’s located in the Charleston City Hall Building at 520 Jackson Ave.

 

Fiber Arts Workshops: Explore a variety of fiber arts approaches including beadworking, weaving, quilting, crocheting, dyeing, surface design, etc. The list is virtually endless!

 

Memoir Writers Groups: Open to those interested in writing memoirs, short stories and poems. Their efforts have culminated in the publication of two books, available for purchase, as well as a number of public readings.

 

Honors Recital: A free recital of preschool through high school age music students competing for Summer camp scholarships. Participants must audition for a chance to compete.

 

Annual Meeting: Wrapping up the end of the year with entertainment from our scholarship winners and updates to the membership about our achievements and future plans.

 

Arts in te Afternoon: Our annual celebration of the arts in Coles County.

We sponsor or provide assistance to a number of organizations and activities throughout the year, including dance performances, concerts and community outreach opportunities.

 

Embarras Valley Film Festival: Founded by the CCAC, this EIU College of Arts & Humanities film festival features screenings, discussions, workshops and a student film contest.

 

Central Illinois Feminist Film Festival: As the host of one of the few feminist film festivals in existence, EIU’s Women’s Studies Program explores feminism