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!

 

 

  • Annabelle Festival

    - 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 […]

  • Drama Camp

    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 […]

  • Third Thursday Art Social

    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 […]

  • Drama Camp

    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 […]

  • Shawnee Hills Photography Club

    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 […]

  • Stars Among the Stars

    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 […]

  • Monthly Board Meeting

    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 […]

  • Third Thursday Art Social

    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 […]

  • Short Story Night – The Things They Carried

    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. […]

  • Shawnee Hills Photography Club

    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 […]

  • Monthly Board Meeting

    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 […]

  • Tai Chi Gung with Maribeth

    What is Tai Chi Gung? Gentle, slow, easy exercises for all ages and health conditions Increased vitality and flow of chi in the body Reduces stress, clears and focuses the mind Feelings of inner peace and better sleep Mondays 11-12pm at SHAC First class is free! Unlimited classes per week $50/month or $15 for walk-ins […]