The Center at Greater Livingston County Arts Council
209 West Madison Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
Art Gallery and Retail Shop
The Center at Greater Livingston County Arts Council
The Center at Greater Livingston County Arts Council nurtures the creativity found within the collection of artists and art groups located in the City of Pontiac and surrounding area. The Center is a studio, teaching space, gallery, and retail sales outlet for locally produced work. We invite you to visit our store and see the wide variety of art we offer.
The Greater Livingston County Arts Council, 209 W. Madison St. in Pontiac, Illinois has received an Illinois Humanities COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant in the amount of $2,500 to be used for general operations. Illinois Humanities activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that foster reflection, spark conversation, build community, and strengthen civic engagement. Illinois Humanities is a nonprofit organization and the state’s affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Joe Bailey Gallery
Take a look at what’s showing currently inside our gallery walls. Pontiac Community Art Center has seasonal exhibits and special exhibits. We pride ourselves in showing some of the best artworks anywhere in Pontiac.
The Greater Livingston County Arts Council October 2021 Gallery Show
‘Scarecrow.’
October 2021
The October gallery show at the GLCAC (Greater Livingston County Arts Council) Art Center will run the entire month of October. The topic for the show will be "Scarecrow." This is the annual Halloween group show which will feature a variety of artists from the Art Center. The show is upstairs in the Joe Bailey Gallery and can be accessed by both stairs and a lift. The public is invited.
The Art Center at the Greater Livingston County Arts Council and Gallery is located at 209 West Madison Street, Pontiac. The show may be viewed during regular hours. Hours for the Art Center are Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12 noon to 4pm. There is no admission fee and the public is welcome. Masks are recommended and also provided at the center.
News & Updates
Become a Member or Patron
September 29, 2018
If you are a resident of Livingston County or an adjoining town, you are eligible to be a contributing member. You may also become a patron if you are not an artist.
Newsletter
2018-2020
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Calendar of Events
2021
Click on the calendar link to see the upcoming classes and gallery shows.
Art Fair Calendar
February 27, 2019
This link will show you art fairs throughout the year. Click here to view.
Dates for Jury Submissions
June 2021
These are the dates for the 2021 jury review for new members. If you would like to become a member, you will need to fill out a form, pay the $25 per year membership fee and submit 3 pieces of artwork for admission. Admissions will be accepted a week prior to jury.
October 3
December 5
Welcome New Members!
October 2021
Welcome Mikki Bell, Rita Hock and Mike Ingles!
Studio Classes
Some new classes added for October and November!
Click here!
Hours
Mon: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 10:00am - 5:00p.m.
Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun: 12noon- 4:00pm