Arts & Culture

At the end of September, Thresholds Kankakee celebrated their new Center for Mental Wellbeing - Kankakee with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and art show!

Celebrate Art & Culture: Mural Unveiling Event in Downtown Kankakee

Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: City Parking Lot by Martinez Tacos [ 348 E Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901 ]

Kankakee, IL — Downtown Kankakee is thrilled to invite the community to a vibrant celebration of art and culture with the unveiling of the latest mural by esteemed artist Katie Bretzlaff. This event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the city parking lot by Martinez Tacos. Join us for an evening filled with artistic wonder and community spirit as we reveal this stunning new addition to our downtown landscape.

Merchant St. Art Gallery is a non-profit exhibition space and art studio dedicated to the creative and professional development of artists on the autism spectrum. They provide the resources, training, and community support needed for our artists to realize their creative potential and make great work.

During his visit to our gallery on May 24th, Senator Durbin stated that Merchant Street Art Gallery was "a remarkable place."