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!

 

 

  • Collection/Recollection – Julie Osborn Murphy Artist Spotlight

    Come see Julie's original artwork on display in the gallery from 09/03 to 09/27.  Viewing hours will be Thursdays & Friday 11-2pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 1-3pm.  The exhibit is free to attend and open to the public.  Opening receptions are planned for 09/03 from 5-7 pm and 09/06 from 1-3 pm.  Refreshments will […]

  • Artist Reception – Collection/Recollection w/ Julie Osborn Murphy

    Come see Julie's original artwork on display in the gallery from 09/03 to 09/27.  Viewing hours will be Thursdays & Friday 11-2pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 1-3pm.  The exhibit is free to attend and open to the public.  Opening receptions are planned for 09/03 from 5-7 pm and 09/06 from 1-3 pm.  Refreshments will […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Artist Collective on Race, Equity, and Unity

    Visit the gallery throughout the month of September to see this display from the Artist Collective on Race, Equity, and Unity.  The exhibit will be on display from September 9th through the 26th with hours for viewing on Thursdays & Fridays from 11-2pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 1-3pm.  The exhibit is open to the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Constitution Day Ceremony

    Constitution Day Ceremony is Saturday, Sept 19 with games at 4:30 and a short ceremony at 5:30.  The ceremony will include a presentation of the colors, an invocation, awards to essay winners, 21-gun salute and more.  Stinson Memorial Library District will be handing out books and have activities celebrating Harriet Tubman. The event is open […]

  • 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 […]

  • Short Story Night

    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 Man in the Water' by Roger […]

  • 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 […]