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

Membership meetings are usually held the first Thursday of the month, however, adjustments are made for holiday weekends; meetings are usually held at the Pat's Restaurant located on W. Broadway.

Membership & Board Meeting Dates for the 2010
Date	Location
January 7, 2010 Changed to 1/14	Friendship Hall
February 4, 2010	Friendship Hall
March 4, 2010	Friendship Hall
April 1, 2010	Friendship Hall
May 6, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
June 3, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
July 8, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
August 5, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
September 9, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
October 7, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
November 4, 2010	Pat's Restaurant
December 2, 2010	Pat's Restaurant

Pat's Restaurant is located at 143 W. Broadway, Peculiar, MO. Please come to the left to the small room off of the main dining area. From 71 Highway, you will want to travel west (road will swing south as you enter Downtown) and go to the blinking light at the intersection of Main (C Hwy) and Broadway. Turn west on Broadway. Pat's is on the south (left ) side of Broadway and is about one half block from where you turn onto Broadway.

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.