Ottawa Center for the Arts Open House
Sun, Oct 26
|The Great Hall & The Abbey
To celebrate this addition of a second historic church building to its central downtown location, the Ottawa Center for the Arts is hosting an Open House for both venues on the afternoon of Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2 to 5.
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
The Great Hall & The Abbey, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
About the event
To celebrate this addition of a second historic church building to its central downtown location, the Ottawa Center for the Arts is hosting an Open House for both venues on the afternoon of Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2 to 5. At 6:30 pm, as the culmination of these Open House activities, the first OCA performance will be presented, a Spooky Organ Concert featuring a variety of musical artists, in a cobweb-decked performance space lit with chandeliers and candles.
Both buildings will be open to the public from 2-5 pm on October 26. Visitors are invited to come inside and tour these historic spaces. A variety of open house activities are planned as a grand welcome to the community. Guided tours, short teaser performances, art displays, and refreshments will be free and open to visitors. The Ottawa Center for the Arts looks forward to welcoming the public to explore, enjoy,…