Bid on Art from Local Artists painted live at Art in the Park 2026 in Plainfield, IL
Every winning bid helps the Plainfield Public Arts Council continue supporting creativity that inspires and connects our community.

Own an original peice by a local artist…

BID ON LIVE PAINTINGS FROM AT IN THE PARK – AUCTION ENDS JULY 25th!

One of the best parts of Art in the Park was seeing artists transform a blank canvas into something unforgettable in just a few hours. Every brushstroke tells a story, and when the paint dried, these pieces became part of our community’s story, too.
Now it’s your chance to take one home.
 
All 12 original paintings are available through our online auction: but only until July 25.
 

JOING US FOR MONTHLY PPAC MEETINGS

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted).

Thursday July 30, 2026
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start
@ Werk Force Brewing Co. 

Help Inspire the Next Generation of Artists Donate Art Supplies Today

A single sketchbook. A handful of markers. A paintbrush full of possibility.

Your donation helps provide art supplies to local children, giving them the opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover the joy of making something uniquely their own.

 

Every item purchased from this registry will be shared with school-aged youth through Plainfield Public Arts Council programs and community events, helping ensure every child has the chance to create, imagine, and be inspired.

 

Together, we’re building a more creative, connected community, one young artist at a time.

 

Thank you for helping us spark creativity in Plainfield.

Items purchased from our Amazon registry online will be sent directly to PPAC and distributed to school-aged youth.

NEWS & EVENTS

– Our Mission –

The Plainfield Public Arts Council unites our community through the arts to celebrate diversity, creativity and inclusivity by sharing stories from our past and present to inspire the future.

– Our VISION –

We seek to create a vibrant community that serves as a destination for the arts, where we invest in creative endeavors that inspire and connect people.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

It all started with an idea Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis had been considering for some time, followed by a very generous donation from Mr. Menjinder (‘Mac’) Bhambra
 
Mr. Bhambra invited Mayor Argoudelis to lunch to offer a donation in the form of land and a site for our very first Public Arts project located at the neglected corner at Routes 30 and 59 to the Village. With the first project in mind, Amy DeBoni, Plainfield Community Relations Director, and Mayor Argoudelis called out to the community to form the Plainfield Public Arts Council (PPAC). An open invitation to all who were interested was offered to community members passionate about the arts and the beautification of Plainfield spaces.
 
And so it began, April 26, 2024 – the Mayor hosted the first meeting of  community members who joined to learn, gather ideas and to start bringing PPAC to life. The group continues to welcome all who would like to be a part of this community initiative to join meetings on the last Thursday of each month. We welcome all who would like to volunteer, represent artistic ideas, fundraise or learn more about upcoming events and projects.
Corner of Route 59 and Rt 30 in Plainfield IL
“We are not a collection of buildings, roads and things, but rather a community of people. And in our people lies our strength and dynamism. This can truly be a community effort."
Mayor John Argoudleis
– Mayor John Argoudelis
Plainfield, IL

GET INVOLVED

We welcome questions, comments, donations, requests to join, volunteer and fundraising inquiries and opportunities for project sites. 
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