Plainfield Public Arts Council

PPAC September Monthly Meeting
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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 June Monthly Meeting
2026-06-25 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 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's 2nd Annual Art in the Park
2026-07-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Settlers’ Park in Plainfield, IL, 24401 W. 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
SAT. JULY 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SETTLERS’ PARK | PLAINFIELD, IL
All Ages Event
Free Admission
Be a part of PPAC’s 2nd Annual “Art in the Park” event to celebrate and support promote the arts in Plainfield.
Gather + Create highlights the power of community coming together through art, performance, and collaboration.
JOIN US FOR AN ALL AGES EVENT AT SETTLER’S PARK

MAKE YOUR MARK ON OUR PPAC COMMUNITY MURAL – ALL ARE WELCOME! (Donation Suggested)
BRING THE KIDS TO “KIDS CORNER” FOR ON-THE-SPOT ART PROJECTS
ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL DANCERS, SINGERS & MORE
SHOP THE ARTISAN MARKET WITH OVER 30 VENDORS!
MOE JOE’S FOOD TRUCK
New or gently used art supply donations welcomed!

RSVP on Facebook or just stop by!

PPAC July 2026 Monthly Meeting
2026-07-30 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 July, 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 August 2026 Monthly Meeting
2026-08-20 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 August, 20 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

Harvest Fest 2026 Presented by Harvest Moon Tattoo
2026-09-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Harvest Moon Tattoo, 14722 Naperville Rd, Unit 114, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
Want to volunteer at Harvest Fest with PPAC?
Sign-up to volunteer with the team at our PPAC Kid’s Table
Free Admission
From Harvest Moon Tattoo:
Saturday, September 12th
11AM to 6PM
A day of family fun centered around art and music!
We are so excited to welcome back fan favorite vendors and welcome new vendors as well this year including a henna booth!
Ringing in year five, showcasing the best of the best artists who create from their HEART and from scratch, who have mastered their crafts over many many years! We will again, be doing a community art project and individual projects for anyone to express themselves with! We really hope you come out and show our vendors the support they deserve if possible and buy their goods!
This festival is strictly to bring the community together and raise awareness against AI art. We have made an oath to stay far away from anything involving AI and will not acknowledge that as a form of art available at our festival. End of story. Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday, September 12th!

Autumn Family Fun Fest 2026 Presented by the Plainfield Park District
2026-09-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Eaton Preserve, 23604 W 135th St, Plainfield, 60544, United States
Autumn Family Fun Fest 2026 Presented by the Plainfield Park District
Sign-up to volunteer with the PPAC team at our PPAC Kid’s Table
Free Event!
Join PPAC at the Plainfield Park District’s 2026 Autumn Family Fun Fest! Stop by the PPAC booth to help us create two outdoor murals!

The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival
2026-10-03 12:00 - 22:00 | Settlers’ Park in Plainfield, IL, 24401 W. 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival 2026 Presented by the Plainfield Park District
Sign-up to volunteer with the PPAC team at our PPAC Booth

Presented by The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival
Saturday October 3, 2026Settlers’ Park, Plainfield IL2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Head on over to www.thegreatgettogether.com to check it out!

Join us for an unforgettable festival experience right here in Plainfield!MUSIC . FOOD . DRINKS . ART

The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival exists to unite the Plainfield community through the transformative power of music and the arts. Our mission is to celebrate local creativity, foster cultural connection, and create an inclusive space where artists, performers, and neighbors come together on common ground.
