Our purpose and goal is to strengthen, support, and encourage involvement in the arts of the community.
2021 Youth Scholarships
The Des Plaines Arts Council Board has made the difficult decision to ‘pause’ the Youth Scholarship Program for 2021. We will not be taking applications for Youth Scholarships in 2021. This is due to uncertainties related to the pandemic. We are looking forward to re-opening the program for 2022.
If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please email scholarships@dpartscouncil.org.
First Thursdays at the Frisbie
The Call for Works for First Thursdays at the Frisbie is now open.
Chalk Festival
SAVE the DATE: The Des Plaines Arts Council is planning to hold a Chalk Festival in Library Plaza in downtown Des Plaines on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Check back for more information!
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 and 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.
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 Des Plaines History Center building, located at 781 Pearson Street. Stop by and check it out!
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. Meetings are currently being conducted as conference calls. Email us to participate.
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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2019 Scholarship Recipients
Elementary Nicolette Fox (Science and Arts Academy) Mohnish Soni (Iroquois) Callie Weinert (Chippewa) High School Jessica Schneider (Maine West) Juhi Soni (Maine West) Samantha Sukosol (Maine West) READ MORE
First Thursdays
The First Thursdays is a co-operative venture between the Des Plaines Art Council and the Frisbie Senior Center. For more information, go here. READ MORE