Chalk Fest at the Taste of Des Plaines

Chicago Chalk Champ, Shaun Hays, will be at the Taste of Des Plaines on Saturday, June 15, beginning at 12 noon, creating one of his unique pieces. Shaun’s appearance is sponsored by the Des Plaines Arts Council. Shaun is a freehand artist who pushes the boundaries of street and chalk art. See this amazing chalk art work come to life. See some of his other work  »

Art Moves Des Plaines

The Call for Works for the 2019 pop-up exhibition in Metro Square is now open. The opening reception begins at 5 PM Friday, June 28.

Check this page for more information and to submit your art works.

First Thursdays at the Frisbie

Lorraine Caposeino will be the featured artist for First Thursdays at the Frisbie Center for August 2019.
Reception: August 1, 5–7 PM

Calls for Works for the First Thursdays at the Frisbie exhibits are now available.

For more information & to submit works for First Thursdays.

Des Plaines History Center Mural

The Des Plaines Arts Council, in conjunction with the Des Plaines History Center and the City of Des Plaines, have commissioned an outdoor mural by artist Jason Watts on the south wall of Des Plaines History Center building, located at 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines. The mural is nearly completed. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at Saturday, June 15 at 2:30 PM during the Taste of Des Plaines.

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery

The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery is a co-operative venture between the Des Plaines Art Council Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce. This is another venue for artists from all over the world to show and sell their work. Des Plaines is a community that celebrates and supports the arts..

Exhibits run for 2 – 3 months, depending on schedule for each artist.

Call for Works for the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery are now available. For more information and to submit works.

2019 Youth Scholarship Program

The Arts Council awards scholarships in two categories. Students currently in grades 4 through 8 are eligible for a maximum of $500, while students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for a maximum of $1000.

The following scholarship recipients will be presented at the June 3 City Council meeting:

Elementary

Nicolette Fox (Science and Arts Academy)

Mohnish Soni  (Iroquois Community School)

Callie Weinert (Chippewa)

High School

Jessica Schneider (Maine West)

Juhi Soni (Maine West)

Samantha Sukosol (Maine West)

More information here

Join Us

The Des Plaines Arts Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August and December) at 7:30 am at the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines.

Become a Member

Join us in our mission to strengthen, encourage, and support the arts community of Des Plaines. For as little as $25/year you can help support projects like Art Moves Des Plaines and our important Des Plaines Arts Council Scholarships.

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