A local arts group is asking the community to support their programming through donations this holiday season.

Jerry Johnson, Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council explains the holidays are the biggest fundraising season of the year for the group because they don't receive any tax funding. 

The DAAC has a goal of reaching $80,000 before the end of the year. Johnson notes that is not an unreasonable goal compared to past years of fundraising. 

Johnson mentions the funds raised go towards building maintenance as well as the community events and art fairs they put on. They also provide arts grants to other non-profits.

To donate to the Decatur Area Arts Council at decaturarts.org and don't forget to visit the Holiday Gift Shoppe at the Anne Lloyd Gallery before it closes for the season.