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.
WE ARE AGAIN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Come Visit
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Monday - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12noon-4pm
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.
April 2021
Poetry Collaboration Show
"Ode to VI" is the April 2021 featured gallery show at GLCAC (Greater Livingston County Arts Council) Art Center. It will open on Friday, April 2, in the Joe Bailey Gallery. The show runs through the month. The gallery is located upstairs at the Art Center. An elevator/lift is available.
The exhibit is a collaboration between the Art Center and the Pontiac Chapter of Illinois State Poetry Society. Poets wrote poems to inspire artists and artists designed art to inspire the poets. This is the sixth such collaboration. Last year's planned show was canceled because of the shutdown. The show is also in conjunction with April being National Poetry Month.
NEWS & UPDATES
With our talented team of art connoisseurs and a keen eye for beauty and innovation, The Center at Greater Livingston County Arts Council has been making a name for itself among art enthusiasts and seasoned collectors across the Pontiac area. Our gallery and artwork has been mentioned by the media, and we’re proud to share the stories with you below.
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
ART FAIR CALENDAR
February 27, 2019
This link will show you art fairs throughout the year. Click here to view.
STUDIO CLASSES
SWINGING BRIDGES ART FESTIVAL 2021
Check out applications for art vendors and for the student art show and competition on the festival page under the "More" tab at the top.
GLCAC Young Artist Scholarship
Sponsored by:
Greater Livingston County Arts Council
209 W. Madison St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
The GLCAC Young Artist Scholarship is open to any high school senior in Livingston County who plans to attend college, community college, or tech school after graduation. A college art major is not required, but participation in art-related high school activities, at least one year of high school art or vocational center graphic arts, and one teacher reference are required. The scholarship will be a certificate along with a check in the amount of $500.00 to the recipient.
Click here for an application.
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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
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HOURS
209 W. Madison
Pontiac IL
United States 61764