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125 W. Davie St.
Anna, IL 62906

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!

 

 

Red Cross Blood Drive

Appointments preferred but not necessary.  Walk-ins welcome.  Come out and donate to help us in our partnerships with Red Cross and River Radio. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RiverRadio

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 […]

Art Camp: Art on the Next Level

Create 2-D art by painting, drawing, and collages.  Then combine art with photographs taken with phones or provided cameras.  Create sculptures to add to the mix of art work.  Finally, take the artwork created by the campers to tell a story video of the week. On June 27th from 6-8 pm the campers will host […]

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 […]

Drama Camp

Join us for a 3-week drama camp.  Two age groups will meet June 9th-27th from 1-4 pm.  Age groups will be the Players Camp for kindergartners through 4th graders and the Adventurers Camps for 5th-12th graders. Both groups will explore set design, lights and sound, acting, singing, dancing, and will perform a musical! Musical showtimes […]

Drama Camp Showcase Musical

The show will be a culmination of the drama camp's efforts over the previous 3 weeks. Barnyard Animals by the Players, is a 30-minute musical, followed by a 10-minute intermission, and then Destination America by the Adventurers, a 35-minute musical. Director - Jaylen Althoff, Set Design - Danica Morgan, Music Director - Patty Cohen  

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!

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, 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.  […]

Christmas in July – Monthly Minis

Second Saturdays at the SHAC include complimentary mini portrait sessions provided by Hannah Prendergast Photography and make & take crafts or activities for the kids before or after their pics.  Each month has a different theme to align with holidays or seasonality.  Get some coffee and breakfast before stopping by, pop in while shopping downtown, […]

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 […]

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!