Macomb Arts Center

Macomb Arts Center Macomb Arts Center - Volunteer-operated non-profit supporting & promoting the arts in the West Central Illinois Region and beyond. Are you an artist?

Follow us on Instagram .arts.center Supporting and promoting artists and their work (visual and performing arts) in and around the West Central Illinois Region. Located in a historic building on the square in Macomb, Illinois, we bring opportunities for artists and patrons to experience a wide variety of offerings, including;

- Art (beading, ceramics, drawing, found art, glass blowing, oil

, acrylic, watercolor painting, drawing, lithography, photography, sculpture, mixed media, etc.)
- Artist Markets
- Dance
- Dinner Theatre
- Film
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Opera
- Poetry
- Theatre

We bring artists together for support, inspiration, and enjoyment! Our coverage area includes, but is not limited to;

Abingdon, Astoria, Avon, Augusta, Beardstown, Biggsville, Blandinsville, Bowen, Bushnell, Camp Point, Canton, Carthage, Clayton, Cuba, Colchester, Dallas City, Fairview, Farmington, Gladstone, Golden, Good Hope, Havana, Hamilton, Industry, Ipava, Kirkwood, Lewistown, London Mills, Lomax, Loraine, Macomb, Maquon, Mendon, Mt. Sterling, Perry, Plymouth, Prairie City, Roseville, Rushville, Stronghurst, Table Grove, Ursa,
Vermont, Versailles, Quincy. Know an artist we should know about? Have an idea or request? We'd love to hear from you!

The Pam Johnson Exhibit closes next Friday, meaning there is still time to come see/bid/buy now! Something for every bud...
08/26/2025

The Pam Johnson Exhibit closes next Friday, meaning there is still time to come see/bid/buy now!

Something for every budget.

All proceeds have been generously donated to the MAC by Bob Johnson.

POV: The 3rd Floor seems to stretch skyward, as it warms its old (but good) bones in the ๐ŸŒž sun ๐ŸŒž for the first time in 5...
08/15/2025

POV: The 3rd Floor seems to stretch skyward, as it warms its old (but good) bones in the ๐ŸŒž sun ๐ŸŒž for the first time in 5 or so decades.

Things are looking brighter - we have new 3rd floor windows at the MAC!It has been MANY decades since the 3rd floor has ...
08/14/2025

Things are looking brighter - we have new 3rd floor windows at the MAC!

It has been MANY decades since the 3rd floor has seen natural light.

Thank you to our donors, who provided the seed money for this project.

Thank you City of Macomb, IL for approving our application to the Facade Improvement Grant program.

Thank you Macomb Glass for helping us ensure the prompt delivery of the custom, made-in-Illinois windows that match the original, arched design.

And, finally, thank you Willie Bowman & Crew for doing such a professional installation!

The Macomb downtown square just got a facelift!

EXCITING NEWS FOR MACOMB AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY!This holiday season, Macomb will enjoy 2 opportunities to shop lo...
08/14/2025

EXCITING NEWS FOR MACOMB AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY!

This holiday season, Macomb will enjoy 2 opportunities to shop local, support artists, and celebrate creativity!

The MAC Art & Gift Market will take place November 28โ€“30 at the Macomb Arts Center in our newly renovated galleries. This year, weโ€™ve moved the event to Black Friday / Small Business Saturday weekend - to give holiday shoppers an earlier chance to "keep it local."

On December 12โ€“13, there will be another market at the Western Illinois Museum, with local creators, to catch any other creations you might need to round out your gifting season!

We believe this is a win for our community: more art, more shopping days, and more ways to support local makers. We encourage everyone to attend both events and enjoy all that our regional artists have to offer this holiday season. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the MAC Art and Gift Market, please fill out the application by clicking on the link!

https://forms.gle/PzapMayRtMbxd69M9

psst...the market fun doesnโ€™t stop hereโ€ฆ something fresh is blooming this spring, and young makers will have their moment to shine!๐ŸŒท๐ŸŽจ

๐ŸŽจ Calling All Artists & Makers! ๐ŸŽจApplications are now open for the Macomb Arts Center Art & Gift Market โ€“ happening Nove...
08/12/2025

๐ŸŽจ Calling All Artists & Makers! ๐ŸŽจ

Applications are now open for the Macomb Arts Center Art & Gift Market โ€“ happening November 28โ€“30, 2025, during Black Friday & Small Business Saturday weekend!

This will be the first market in our newly renovated space โ€” the perfect backdrop to showcase your work to eager holiday shoppers!

Application & Payment Deadline: October 1, 2025.
Booth Fees: $40 (MAC Members) | $60 (Non-Members)
Acceptance Notifications: October 5โ€“7, 2025.

Donโ€™t miss this chance to be part of the biggest shopping weekend of the year!

๐Ÿ“Œ Apply here: https://forms.gle/w6feSEA43TYFyjFBA
๐Ÿ“„ Info Packet: https://tinyurl.com/mrx3kxet

Tag a maker friend who should join us!

Website should be updated soon with the new working bid codes. In the meantime, here are the direct links to the forms:B...
08/11/2025

Website should be updated soon with the new working bid codes. In the meantime, here are the direct links to the forms:
BID- https://forms.gle/ceAvUgVMqMzjJhkn8
Leaderboard- https://tinyurl.com/h8x6nvt5

This special exhibition features the work of the late Pamela Sue Johnson, a beloved artist whose creativity and passion left a lasting mark on our community. All proceeds from this silent auction go directly to the Macomb Arts Center (MAC), helping us honor Pamela's legacy while supporting the MAC.....

08/11/2025

Hello everyone, there is an issue with the QR code to bid on the Pamela Sue Johnson Retrospective.
It should be resolved shortly and I will post when it is. The actual links sent to you in the bid response should be unaffected.

The Pamela Sue Johnson Retrospective is live. All pieces are up for sale, via silent auction (with a buy-it-now option)....
08/05/2025

The Pamela Sue Johnson Retrospective is live. All pieces are up for sale, via silent auction (with a buy-it-now option). The auction runs the course of the exhibit.
Bob Johnson is graciously donating all proceeds to the Macomb Arts Center! Proceeds will directly impact the local art community and programming.

Come by and see which work is your favorite!

Gallery Hours: Wed & Thur: 11-2; Fri: 4-7; Sat: 11-3.

(Closed Sat, Aug. 9 for Private Event.)

08/04/2025

Opening Reception for the Pamela Sue Carson Johnson Retrospective, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 5-7. You won't want to miss this beautiful exhibition! All proceeds for Pamela's works generously donated to the MAC via Silent Auction. Come check it out!

Gallery Hours: Wed & Thur: 11-2; Fri: 4-7; Sat: 11-3; Closed Sat, Aug. 9 for Private Event.

Address

25 E Side Sq
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+13098362782

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