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Visitors Guide to
Studios, Shops, & Private
Galleries
in the Middle Mississippi river Valley
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French
Colonial Country - The French Colonial Country region has a
tradition of bring home to artists. Art schools and art colonies
thrived in the Ste. Genevieve region during the 1930's and 1940's
and Belleville is the home to the artists of Southern Illinois
College. Both Ste. Genevieve and Belleville have a lot to offer and
are within an hour’s drive from St. Louis. Listings includes Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and the
Illinois counties of Randolph and St. Clair. |
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Meeting
of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway - The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area
is home to a large, rich and vibrant community of talented artists
highlighted by the annual ArtEast Studio tour. Among the communities
that have a concentration of studios and shops are Alton,
Edwardsville and Grafton. Listings includes the Illinois
counties of Madison, Jersey, and Calhoun. |
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Meeting
the Missouri - Located only a half an hour from downtown St.
Louis, the arts are alive and well in St. Charles County. Visitors can
stroll down historic Main Street in downtown St. Charles or venture
out into the countryside. Visit a
number of interesting art related shops or interact with artists in
their studios at the new Foundry Art Centre. |
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Missouri's
Lincoln Hills - With an established art community in Hannibal and
an influx of new artists joining the existing art community in Clarksville and Louisiana,
the Hannibal/Little Dixie Scenic Byway region offers visitors a wide range of
unique artists and shops to drop in on. The region’s location
makes it an ideal day trip from St. Louis, a great place to stay for
the weekend, or a must see stop on a trip along the Great River Road.
Listings includes the Missouri river towns of
Clarksville, Louisiana, and Hannibal. |
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