About Us

The Downtown Peculiar Arts & Culture District (DPACD) is a grass roots, volunteer movement. We are an eclectic mix of artists, invested residents, engaged civic leaders and forward thinking businesses. We are structured as a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. We feel fortunate to have the full support of the City of Peculiar.

Our Mission

DPACD's organizational mission is the revitalization of the Peculiar, MO downtown city core as an interactive arts and cultural center which is defined by our unique city name with the compatible objectives of:

• quality of life enhancement for residents and visitors;
• creation of an economic identity with proactive attraction of well matched businesses; and
• broad spectrum arts education and appreciation initiatives

Our Mantra

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead

What is An Arts & Culture District

	Download Arts & Culture District PowerPoint Presentation
	Download DPACD Overlay Map

Our Newsletter

Our recent newsletter may be downloaded below in PDF format.

	December 2009
	June 2009

Meeting Schedule

DPACD monthly membership meetings are held the second Monday of the month except July. At times, meetings dates vary due to holidays. Meeting time is 7:00 pm, meeting location is Friendship Hall, 163 W. Center Street, Peculiar, MO. We have door prizes and food and fun so what's not to love about attending our meetings?! Nothing, of course!

Membership & Board Meeting Dates for 2011-2012
Date	Location	Notes
October 10, 2011	Friendship Hall	we know, Columbus Day but we're doing it anyway - that's how we roll!
November 14, 2011	Friendship Hall	gives you time to accept the time change
December 12, 2011	Friendship Hall	Santa puts DPACD members who attend meetings on his NICE list
January 9. 2012	Friendship Hall	Start the new year right - come join us!
February 13, 2012	Friendship Hall	You might win a cool door prize for your Valentine!

Most meetings are held at Friendship Hall located at 163 W. Center Street. Center Street is one way at this location so it is best to turn at the blinking light (1 block south of Center Street) onto Broadway Street, take your first right (W. First Street) and then turn right on Center. However, please contact secretary@downtowntownpeculiar.com to verify location. At times, local businesses host our meetings.

Comprehensive Plan

The City of Peculiar is forecasted to grow from a small town of about 4500 residents to a population between 20,000 and 30,000 in the next fifteen to twenty years. A joint steering committee of interested parties has been working to create a comprehensive plan which preserves the feel of our community while facing this growth. The Downtown Peculiar Arts & Cultural District has been identified and considered in that plan with regard to zoning, business identification and tourism. Please review the comprehensive plan under the community development tab - City Wide Master Plan at www.cityofpeculiar.com.