Sunday, March 22, 2009

Art Fairs in Southwestern Illinois

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Music, theater, nightlife and more! Southwestern Illinois will entertain you day and night.

Art on the Square (Belleville)
This juried art show for all media was given the 2005 Art Fair Source Book Award for "The Best Small Town Fine Art Festival in America" and ranked in the top 10 shows in the nation in Sunshine Artists magazine. Held in May.
Downtown Belleville | Belleville, IL
800-677-9255

ArtEAST (Edwardsville)
Art lovers get a map to more than 150 studios to watch demonstrations and view exhibition every October. Call for a current map and information.
Edwardsville, IL
618-656-3348

Salute to the Arts (Fairview Heights)
This juried art show, held in August, is for all media and has activities for all ages. 100 artists are chosen from around the United States and internationally to show and sell their work. Children can create their own masterpieces to take home.
Moody Park at Longacre | Fairview Heights, IL
618-632-1102

Art Walk (Greenville)
Local artists, bands, music, art demonstrations and dinner theatre come together to celebrate local talent. Art includes drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving, quilting and more. Event is held in September.
Greenville, IL

Street Art Festival (Highland)
Artists from the St. Louis metro area and beyond transform the streets around the historic downtown square into an outdoor museum as they create fabulous street paintings in chalk. Watch the artists at work, enjoy a variety of food, drink and music. Young artists can create their own work of art at the Kreative Kids Korner. Visit Our Website
907 Main Street (on the Square) | Highland, IL 62249
618-654-3721

Art in the Park (Highland)
Don't miss this up and coming art show held in the fall.
Highland Chamber of Commerce | Highland, IL
618-654-4727

Strange Folk Festival (O'Fallon)
This is the Heartland's largest outdoor indie art festival with 120 juried vendors from the U.S. and Canada. Shop for affordable counter-culture eclectic art and enjoy live music, good food, free wi-fi, free art activities for kids. It is held in September and admission is free. Voted Best Festival in St Louis by readers of Riverfront Times. Visit Our Website
O'Fallon Community Park | O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-624-0139

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