Our purpose is to strengthen, support, and encourage involvement in the arts across the Des Plaines community.
Become a Member
The Des Plaines Arts Council remains a community-powered organization. Contributions from local residents, businesses, and organizations go towards supporting public art projects. Show your support by becoming a member today!
About DPAC
Founded in 1987, the Des Plaines Arts Council promotes involvement and appreciation of the arts throughout the Des Plaines community. As a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, the Des Plaines Arts Council operates as an umbrella group for many community arts organizations and events, including the Summer Concert Series in Lake Park, the Community Mural Project, Lake/Winter Wonderland, Fall Fest, and The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce After-Hours program.
Calls for Work
The Des Plaines Arts Council is constantly on the lookout for the best and brightest local talent willing to show off their artistic perspective for all of Des Plaines to see. Want to be featured? Send in your application below to get started!
Want to learn about the latest that the Des Plaines Arts Council has to offer? Explore our programming to see how you, too, can support our local art community!
Des Plaines History Center Mural
In 2019, the Des Plaines Arts Council, in conjunction with the Des Plaines History Center and the City of Des Plaines, commissioned an outdoor mural by artist Jason Watts on the south wall of the Des Plaines History Center building, located at 781 Pearson Street. Stop by and check it out to see DPAC in action!
Partnering with the Des Plaines Community
Contact DPAC
Meets at 8:00AM on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Prairie Lakes Community Center
515 E. Thacker Street
Des Plaines
(Currently conducted via Teleconference)