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!
Come meet this group of women from Central IL who meet monthly to create together and inspire each other in multimedia work. Opening reception is June 12th 5:30-7:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided and the event is free to attend & open to the public. The exhibit will be available to see between June 12th […]
The annual Annabelle Festival art show, Arts by the People, is right around the corner! Submit pieces of any medium to be displayed for the month of June. The opening reception will be June 12th 5:30-7:30 and the show will be on display from June 12th - 28th. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded […]
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Anna-Jo Garden Club Biggest Annabelle Bloom Contest - Registration of Annabelles, $1.00 entry fee - 8:00 – 5:00 pm: Purchase a Homegrown Heritage Annabelle that Anna-Jo Garden club members have raised OR Visit the Anna-Jo Garden Club Information Station - Ask members about Annabelle's care and pruning or any […]
The annual Drama Camp is set for June 8th-June 27th on weekdays from 12-2 pm. The camp is free to attend and registration should be done through contacting Jay Althoff at (618) 697-3639. The camp will prepare kids for a culminating performance and focus on skills related to drama and performance theater. Activities will include […]
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 […]
The annual Drama Camp is set for June 8th-June 27th on weekdays from 12-2 pm. The camp is free to attend and registration should be done through contacting Jay Althoff at (618) 697-3639. The camp will prepare kids for a culminating performance and focus on skills related to drama and performance theater. Activities will include […]
Connecting local photographers of all experience levels through creativity and collaboration. This group gives you a place to learn, share work, explore new ideas, and grow with others. Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at 125 W. Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906. Find the group on Facebook […]
You’re Invited! Saturday, June 27th 2026 @ 5:30 This second annual celebration of the arts will begin at 5:30 pm with cocktail hour and some short acts from up & coming entertainers to kick off the night on West Davie Street. Bar service will be provided by Wichmann Vineyard and dinner catered by the Kitchen […]
The SHAC Board of Directors will be meeting in either the Center Building or the Theater Building. Meetings are open to the public! Meeting dates are subject to change at times on short notice. If you are interested in attending or presenting a question, comment, or concern to the board please try to contact us […]
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 […]
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. The discussion starts at 6 pm. This month’s story is ‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O'Brien. […]
Connecting local photographers of all experience levels through creativity and collaboration. This group gives you a place to learn, share work, explore new ideas, and grow with others. Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at 125 W. Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906. Find the group on Facebook […]
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