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!

 

 

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  • Linda Sitton – Pottery & Leatherwork Exhibit

    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 […]

  • 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!

  • Salute to Veterans

    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 […]

  • Open Mic Night

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Annual Reindeer 5k Run/Walk

    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 […]

  • 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!

  • “The Secret Garden”

    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 […]

  • “The Secret Garden”

    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 […]

  • “The Secret Garden”

    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 […]

  • Open Mic Night

    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, […]

  • Short Story Night – A Burglar’s Christmas

    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 […]