SHAC offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, performances, screenings, workshops, and other special events and programming for everyone in our community. Our calendar is updated often, so stay tuned for more information about art and culture in Southern Illinois!
Linda began with pottery in 1974 and later expanded her craft to include leatherwork in 2015. She shared "My work often reflects my personal interests in horses and sports, which I enjoy blending into my designs. The most rewarding part of my process is creating and designing original art. I'm especially motivated by custom projects, […]
The SHAC Board of Directors will be meeting in either the Center Building or the Theater Building. Meetings are open to the public!
Dinner and show for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members. Dinner catered by The Kitchen on Lafayette. Ed Plott performing music, a Marine veteran. RSVP by November 6th by calling Lee at 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com. Everyone needs tickets. Veterans and Active Duty are free, suggested donation of $15 for all others.
Open MIc Night offers an opportunity for performing artists to get up and share their talents. Artists can play covers of popular music or their own original songs, sing karaoke, tell stand-up comedy, read poetry, or reminisce through storytelling. Many previous attendees and first timers on the stage say it has helped build their confidence. […]
Come on out for our monthly Art Social. Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece. The idea here is to build friendships, share new ideas and techniques, and explore new media or hone old favorites. The event is free and offered every Third Thursday of the month in […]
Saturday, November 29th 2025 Registration: 7:15 am and 5k Run/Walk: 8:00 am and 1-Mile: 8:45 am The race will start at the Shawnee Hills Arts Council at 125 West Davie St., Anna, IL 62906 Early registration: $20.00 Day of event: $25.00
The SHAC Board of Directors will be meeting in either the Center Building or the Theater Building. Meetings are open to the public!
This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composers Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle, Archibald, and his disabled son, Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting […]
This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composers Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle, Archibald, and his disabled son, Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting […]
This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composers Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle, Archibald, and his disabled son, Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting […]
Open MIc Night offers an opportunity for performing artists to get up and share their talents. Artists can play covers of popular music or their own original songs, sing karaoke, tell stand-up comedy, read poetry, or reminisce through storytelling. Many previous attendees and first timers on the stage say it has helped build their confidence. […]
Join us for our monthly Short Story Night. The discussion revolves around different thematic elements, story-telling device, and how to story simply makes us feel. Discussions are facilitated by retired philosophy teacher and literary enthusiast, Tom Caldwell. This month’s story is ‘A Burglar's Christmas' by Willa Cather. Bring $3 to share in pizza and your […]
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