Plainfield Public Arts Council

PPAC June Monthly Meeting
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. Thursday June, 25 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

PPAC 2026 May Monthly Meeting (MOVED TO JUNE 4)
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
MOVED TO FIRST WEEK IN JUNE
Due to many overlapping local events, May’s meeting has been moved to the first week of June. Two meetings will occur in June.
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. Thursday June 4, 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
AGENDA COMING SOON

PPAC 2026 April Monthly Meeting
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. Thursday April, 30 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
PPAC 4.30.26AGENDA
PPAC 4.30.26 Meeting Minutes

2026 PPAC Meet & Greet Fundraiser @ Warehouse 109
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Warehouse 109, 14903 S Center St #109, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
You’re invited!
Join us for an evening of live performances, light bites and cash bar as we show support for local artists and performers including:

Muralist and Painter Ken Markiewicz –On-site Live Painting for Raffle
6″ x 6″ Paintings by Local Artists for Sale

Silent Art Auction (Art, Artisan Goods & Services)
Live Performing Artists

Artist lineup includes: Voices of Plainfield, Plainfield Dance Academy, Jazz Band, and original music from Plainfield’s own Cait Arq!

PPAC 2026 March Monthly Meeting
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. Thursday March, 26 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
View Meeting Agenda
View March Meeting Minutes

PPAC Pancake Breakfast at Sanctuary
2026-03-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary Events, 24216 Lockport St Ste C, Plainfield, IL, 60544
Join PPAC for a pancake breakfast at Sanctuary before the St. Patrick’s Day parade March 15, 2026!
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance online
Proceeds go to PPAC Arts Initiatives
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PPAC 2026 February Monthly Meeting
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. Thursday February 26, 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

PPAC 2026 January Monthly Meeting
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. January 29, 2026
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
Meeting Agenda:

WELCOME – DAVE
MEMBERSHIP
2026 EVENTS
TREASURER REPORT – VANESSA

* FINANCIAL UPDATE
* BY-LAW CHANGE
* AUDIT

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER UPDATE – DAWN, CARRIE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – ERICK/JOHN
ART IN THE PARK UPDATE – DAVE
WINTER WINDOWS – UPDATE
NON-PROFIT SHOWCASE UPDATE (11/13/25) – DAWN, CHARLIE
NEW BUISNESS

PLAINFIELD PARK DISTRICT – OPEN AREAS – VANESSA
WERKFORCE FESTIVAL – CAN WE START TO GATHER INFO ON EXPECTATIONS?
WEDGE – CREATIVE BRIEF – BOARD TO REVIEW
RT66 – 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY – HARRY BENTON FUNDS(?) – DO WE WANT TO
PLAN AN EVENT OR SOMETHING AROUND THIS THEME?

CLOSE
NEXT MEETING 2.26.26

Download the January PPAC Agenda

PPAC October Monthly Meeting
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Werk Force Brewing Co. October 30, 2025
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

PPAC Art In the Park Planning Meeting
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM @ Werk Force Brewing Co.
Join us to start planning PPAC’s Art In the Park – 2026. Open to all interested in planning our biggest community event of the year!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

PPAC September Monthly Meeting
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Ten Drops Coffee, Ten Drops Coffee 14903 S Center Street, Suite 104, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Ten Drops September 25, 2025
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
September Meeting Agenda

August Monthly Meeting - MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 4th
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Moe Joe’s @ the Speakeasy, 24033 Lockport St,, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start @ Moe Joes September 4, 2025
Download this meeting’s agenda
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

NO MEETING TONIGHT - AUGUST MEETING – MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 4th
2025-08-29 | IL
NO MEETING TONIGHT – the August meeting has been moved to Thursday, September 4th and witll be held at Moe Joe’s.

PPAC Monthly Meeting - July
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

Art in the Park – Inaugural Event – "Gather and Create"
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Settlers’ Park in Plainfield, IL, 24401 W. 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
SAT. JULY 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SETTLERS’ PARK | PLAINFIELD, IL
All Ages Event
Free Admission
Be a part of PPAC’s inaugural “Art in the Park” event to celebrate and support promote the arts in Plainfield.
This year’s theme, Gather + Create, highlights the power of community coming together through art, performance, and collaboration. Finished mural panels will be displayed all summer at the corner of Route 30 and Route 59.
JOIN US FOR AN ALL AGES EVENT AT SETTLER’S PARK

WATCH MURALISTS CREATE LIVE WORKS OF ART!
MAKE YOUR MARK ON OUR PPAC COMMUNITY MURAL – ALL ARE WELCOME! ($10 DONATION)
BRING THE KIDS TO “KIDS CORNER” FOR ON-THE-SPOT ART PROJECTS
ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL DANCERS, SINGERS & MORE

RSVP online or just stop by!

PPAC Monthly Meeting – June
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States

PPAC Monthly Meeting – May
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Plainfield Village Hall – Community Room – 2nd floor, 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start
– LOCATION CHANGE THIS MONTH –
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Plainfield Village Hall – Community Room – 2nd floor
24401 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved

PPAC Monthly Meeting April
2025-04-24 19:00 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States

PPAC Meet & Greet Fundraiser @ Warehouse 109
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Warehouse 109, 14903 S Center St #109, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
You’re invited!
Join us for an evening of live performances, light bites and cash bar as you show support for local artists and performers.
Artistic Performances include:
Singer Olivia Minouge – as seen on “The Voice“ +
Musician Jack Weimeler
Muralist and Painter Ken Markiewicz – On-site live painting for raffle
More to be announced soon!

PPAC Monthly Meeting – March
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
NEW FORMAT: 7:00 PM Meet and Greet + 7:30 Meeting Start
Open to all interested in supporting Plainfield’s Arts initiatives
Join us for monthly member meetings to discuss upcoming projects, to network with fellow artists and art patrons, learn about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and more!
Add your name to our email list to stay informed and let us know how you’d like to participate: https://plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org/#involved
