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 2022 Gallery Show
May 2022
Swinging Bridges Art Festival Student Art Show
Begins May 7
The Art Center and gallery is located at 209 W. Madison Street, Pontiac. The show will run through May and is open to the public. Hours for the Art Center are Monday through Friday , 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday noon to 4 PM.
Thank you to all who participated!
2022 Student Art Competition Results
High School
Drawing
1 Brody Peck Fieldcrest
2 Nolan Deats Flanagan/Cornell
3 Chastidie Bednaza Flanagan/Cornell
Painting
1 Lynn Vuong Pontiac
2 Jaden Lucas Pontiac
3 Olivia Yedinak Pontiac
Sculpture
1 August Koeller Flanagan/Cornell
2 No Entry
3 No Entry
Digital/Photography
1 Jadyn Bohm Flanagan/Cornell
2 Jaymie Roper Flanagan/Cornell
3 No Entry
Jr High School
Drawing
1 Morgan Dewald Graymont
2 Madisyn Trainor Ransom
3 Madelyn Gramp Graymont
Painting
1 Brianna Huff Prairie Central
2 Sherry Bray Graymont
3 Casey Vejivoda Odell
2 No Entry
3 No Entry
Sculpture
1 Cody Taylor Ransom
2 Sherry Bray Graymont
3 Casey Vejivoda Odell
Digital/Photography
1 No Entry
2 No Entry
3 No Entry
News & Updates
Become a Member or Patron
February 2022
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.
We have new levels of Patron contribution some with new benefits. Click below for more information!
Newsletter
2018-2020
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Calendar of Events
2022
Art Fair Calendar
February 27, 2019
This link will show you art fairs throughout the year. Click here to view.
Dates for Jury Submissions
February 2022
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
July 24
October 30
Welcome New Members!
April 2022
Welcome Josie Noonan and Patron Denise Michelle!
More new Studio Classes!
Click here for Spring, Summer and Fall classes!
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
