Art Galleries in Decatur, IL

Anne Lloyd Gallery
The Madden Arts Center
125 N. Water Street
Decatur , IL 62523
217-423-3189
www.decaturarts.org

The warm, welcoming and slightly funky Madden Arts Center is a richly renovated hub where the Decatur Area Arts Council makes its home. The building houses galleries, classrooms, an art shop, photo lab and rehearsal spaces. The Anne Lloyd Gallery showcases local exhibits as well as extraordinary traveling collections. The gallery spotlights an International Arts Experience exhibition over an 8-week period each summer.

Participating in the downtown Decatur “art walks” the gallery holds a “First Friday” reception on the first Friday evening of each month, showcasing a different artist or artistic medium each time.

Blue Connection Gallery
In the Madden Arts Center
117 N. Water Street
Decatur, IL 62523
217-428-0112
www.millikinblueconnection.com

The "Art of Entrepreneurship" program (of which the Blue Connection Gallery is an integral part) has been developed to unite the strengths of two of Millikin's Professional Schools: the Tabor School of Business and the College of Fine Arts.

This novel combination of two programs enables business students to gain insight into the creative aspects of entrepreneurship while art students of Millikin’s College of Fine Arts learn the importance of marketing their own artwork.

You will find all types of art displayed at The Blue Connection. Be sure to stop in and browse. Who knows…a promising student’s work purchased today, could turn out to be a valuable masterpiece tomorrow!

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

The gallery participates in the “First Friday” art walks by hosting receptions that trademark the arts community in Decatur’s quaint and historic downtown.

Decatur Public Library
Second Floor Gallery
130 N. Franklin Street
Decatur, IL 62523
217-424-2900
www.decatur.lib.il.us

The Second Floor Gallery, in partnership with Gallery 510, showcases local and regional artwork year-round. Frequently local and national traveling exhibits are displayed. In conjunction with the featured exhibits the library presents topic-specific programs and events.

The gallery is open Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm; Sunday-1pm-5pm (Sept-May). Admission to the gallery is free and the public is welcome to all programs and events.

Gallery 510
160 East Main Street
Decatur, IL 62523
217-422-1509
www.gallery510.org

In 2005, Gallery 510 sold its original home at 510 West Decatur Street, and Gallery 510 Arts Guild, Ltd. moved into downtown Decatur for increased visibility and service to participating artists.

Located a few steps around the corner from the Madden Arts Center and The Blue Connection, this gallery is a cooperative venue for professional and emerging artists, displaying varying works from paintings and sculptures to glass, textiles, pottery and fiber art.

The gallery also provides custom professional framing along with their artists’ original works.

Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery holds a free public reception the first Friday evening of each month featuring a local artist’s work, as part of the downtown Decatur “art walks.”

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Kirkland Galleries & Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522
217-424-6318
www.millikin.edu/art

Three galleries on the Millikin University Campus feature changing one-artist exhibits during the academic year. The Perkinson Gallery shows work by nationally known artists. The Lower Gallery focuses on photographic works. Student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. The Perkinson Gallery is open Monday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. The Lower and Studio Galleries are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.

Sparkling comedy, fascinating dance, and wonderful music and performances that appeal to the entire family are just a few of the spectacular features which are offered in the 2,000 seat Kirkland Fine Arts Center auditorium on the campus of Millikin University.

During past seasons, performances have embraced everything from Broadway touring companies such as the 25th anniversary of "Jesus Christ Superstar," "42nd Street," and "Grease," as well as critically acclaimed artists ranging from Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight" to Olivia Newton-John in concert. Just a few of the fine arts presentations include full-scale productions of the opera "La Boheme" by the New York City Opera and two full length ballets by the Moscow Festival Ballet.

The Perkinson Gallery hosts a wide range of exhibitions that focus on work by professional artists from Illinois and the Midwest, in addition to work by artists with national recognition. The gallery has 2,000 square feet of floor space, with 132 linear feet of wall space. Patrons may view the displayed work for free, Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

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David Erlanson Gallery
Richland Community College
One College Park
Decatur, IL 62526
217-875-7211
www.richland.edu

The David Erlanson Art Gallery is located in the center of the Richland Community College campus and is used to display artwork of students, faculty, and professional artists. Each month, a new artist is featured and the public is invited to a reception honoring the artist.

Annual student and faculty shows are also featured and the gallery space has served as a stage for other art events such as readings and dramatic performances.

This intimate space showcases a wide range of works from regional artists, while enhancing the college’s art program. Exhibits rotate monthly, and highlights include an annual student art show in May.

Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lobby Gallery
Main Terminal – Decatur Airport
910 S. Airport Road
Decatur, IL 62521
217-422-1509
www.decatur-airport.org

Art takes off in the Lobby Gallery at the main terminal of the Decatur Airport. Exhibits range from watercolors and acrylics to oils, pastels and fiber art. The airport is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The North Gallery at Rock Springs Nature Center
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62522
217-423-8606
www.maconcountyconservation.org/rocksprings.php

This gallery showcases the works of local artists in various media. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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