Studios, Shops, & Private Galleries
in the Middle Mississippi river Valley

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.