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PHOTOGRAPHY WANTED
Entries must be received by July 11, 2008
Photographers,
amateur and professional, are invited to make submissions to the exhibit and
participate in the purchase prize portion of the annual Elsah Photography
Exhibit.
Click here for additional information
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OAK LEAF ARTIST
GUILD
SPRING ART SHOW
St. Peters, MO |
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June 13 - July 14, 2008
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
St.
Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Road
With a membership of over 70 members from the metropolitan St. Louis
area, the media that the Oak Leaf Artist Guild members work with
includes, but is not limited to, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing,
collage, sculpture, and photography. A reception with light
refreshments and awards presentation will be held on Friday, June 13
from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Free
For more information call
636-240-1159 |
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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June 20 - August 3, 2008
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by over 30 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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BOOK LECTURE
O'Fallon, MO |
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Thursday,
July 10, 2008
7 pm
Middendorf Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy. K
St. Charles City-County Library District Authors Uncovered Presents...
Karen Glines & Billyo O'Donnell “Painting Missouri: The Counties en
Plein Air”. Meet renowned plein air artist Billyo O'Donnell and
award-winning journalist Karen Glines, who spent over seven years crossing
the state to create Painting Missouri. O'Donnell and Glines will tell the
story of their separate journeys to document the beauty of the counties, the
unique challenges they faced, and the people they met along the way. Books
will be available for purchase.
Free,
Registration recommended
For more information call
636-978-7997 |
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CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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July
12 -
July 13, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
A juried show of fine arts by 25 Native American artists from across the nation,
displaying and selling paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, paper
art, pen and ink drawings, prints and more.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 or 800-289-2388 |
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FOREST ART
Kirkwood, MO |
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
11
am -11:30 am & 1 pm
- 2:30 pm
Powder Valley Conservation
Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road
The staff will take participants
into the woods to learn about the forest and create unique art inspired by
the artist Andy Goldsworthy.
Free, Reservation begin July 12.
For
more information call
314-301-1500 |
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9TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 26 - October 18, 2008
Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be
displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in
every season in an exhibit entitled "Colors and Contrasts
of Elsah."
Free
Click here for
additional information |
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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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June 26 - August 9, 2008
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
Michael Mason: Homage to Louis H. Sullivan: Maryville
artist Michael Mason scans images of various natural elements onto a
computer, then uses photographic and graphic arts software programs to
manipulate the images. “Saints and Sinners” highlights
needlework pieces by St. Louis artist Michael Aaron McAllister, whose work
includes stitched portraits of several famous, some infamous, individuals.
Snail Scott : Inclination: Edwardsville artist Snail Scott
creates provocative works by combining unlikely imagery and materials that
offers a connection with the real world. Through her sculptures, she uses
common and familiar materials to invite the observer to “create a new
understanding of the object.”
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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WILD
& WACKY
ART ADVENTURE
Hannibal, MO |
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Saturday
August 2, 2008
Central Park
9 am - 12 pm
This art festival features activities for children 3 to 12.
For more information call 573-221-6545 or visit www.hannibalarts.com |
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ANNUAL STREET ART FESTIVAL
Highland, IL |
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August 2 - August 3, 2008
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Historic Downtown Square
Visitors can stroll the streets watching artists create masterpieces
right on the pavement using chalks and. There is also a Creative
Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! An
Arts Expo featuring several local artists and there will be live
music and enjoying great food.
Free
For
more information call 618-654-3721 |
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JOUR
DE FETE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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August
9 - August 10, 2008
9 am - 6 pm
Held annually in the middle of August, this
French cultural heritage event features and Arts & Crafts Show
with over 500 booths of artists and colonial crafters, a 5000
Meter Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, and a Classic Cruisers Car Show.
The will be food, drink and entertainment both days.
Admission and parking free
Shuttle bus service, $1, leaves every 15 minutes from parking area
at the industrial park, US 61 and M Road.
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 or 573-883-7097 |
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FESTIVAL
OF THE
LITTLE HILLS
St. Charles, MO |
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August
15 - August 17, 2008
Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
St. Charles largest event of the year, drawing over 300,000
visitors annually. The event features over 300 craft booth,
demonstrations, live music at venues throughout the grounds, other
entertainment, food and refreshments.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com |
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MIDWEST SALUTE
TO THE ARTS
Fairview Heights, IL |
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August
22 - August 24, 2008
Longacre Park
For the past 18 years, Fairview Heights, Illinois, has been host to
the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show
in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across
the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters and
creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States.
Free
For
more information call 618-257-0747
or visit midwestsalute.com |
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5TH
ANNUAL
QUILTS
ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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Saturday,
September 6, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
Hundreds of quilts are on display outside the shops along 12
blocks of Main Street. An amazing array of quilting
patterns, colors and fabrics can be seen at special exhibits and
demonstrations. A number of quilt guilds will be in attendance and
there will be a variety of workshops and lectures.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit www.quiltsonmain.com |
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MOSAICS
MO FESTIVAL
FOR THE ARTS
St. Charles, MO |
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September
19 - September 21, 2008
Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
Approximately 125 artists from across the country are selected to come to St. Charles to exhibit and
sell their works. Mediums represented include painting, sculpture,
jewelry, and many other fine arts. Other activities include A Mentor Me
program, an Art for Youth gallery,
and a Kids Creation Station. Food and other refreshments are
available throughout the festival grounds.
Free
For more information call 636-940-5178
or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org |
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APPLES TO ART
ART FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL |
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September
20 - September 21, 2008
10 am - 5 pm
Grove Park, Downtown Grafton
This annual art festival features artists
displaying and selling their work, an apple bake-off, live music, a pet
parade, and children's activities.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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FOLK
& FINE ARTS
FESTIVAL
Chesterfield, MO |
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September 20 – September 21, 2008
11
am - 5 pm
St. Louis County Faust Park
2008
may be the beginning of a new tradition in Faust Park as the Tilles
Fall Fine Arts Festival moves to the St. Louis Carousel area in
Faust Park. The Historic Village will continue to feature
demonstrations of blacksmithing, rope making, pottery firing and
other crafts with historical significance, along with games and
activities for children. All structures will be open for viewing. As
an added bonus, just outside the village area, Juried Fine Arts and
Crafts of a more modern nature will be featured along with the
artists themselves. Live music and food will be nearby.
$5
per person covers both events. Children 4 and under are free. Free
carousel rides are included with the entrance fee.
For
more information call
636-532-7298 |
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FRENCH
COLONIAL
CRAFTS & TRADES
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Sunday,
September 21, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
Visitors to this event will learn how to construct 18th century
items using period tools. This is a hands on opportunity for the
public.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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5TH ANNUAL
ELSAH FALL
QUILT RETREAT
Elsah,
IL |
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September 24 - September 26,
2008
Enjoy 3 days of quilting, food, and fun.
Package includes learning to
o
strip piece a quilt using "jelly rolls" with instructor Barb Marfell. International Quilting
Teacher, Carol Owens, will present "Still Stripping" on
Friday. Stay in one
of Elsah’s unique B&Bs, two suppers and one lunch provided by My Just
Desserts, a guided walking tour of the Village of Elsah, and an evening
house tour.
Package Price: $239
Double; $283 Single; Class & Meals Only - $110
For more information call 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607 |
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"STILL STRIPPING"
Elsah,
IL |
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Friday,
September 26, 2008
10 am
Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street
Carol Owens, International Quilt Teacher, will
present her humorous program on quilt stripping.
$20 per person which includes lunch by My Just
Desserts; tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881 |
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ARTIST
WORKSHOP
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Thursday,
October 2, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild kicks off its Plein Air Event with a
workshop featuring Michael Anderson. Michael Anderson has been an
artist, illustrator & designer for over 30 years. Prior to
establishing Michael Anderson Studio in Belleville in 1983 he was
employed as a display designer & a graphic artist. Architectural
illustrations by Michael Anderson have been published in books,
magazines and numerous ads, brochures and design presentations.
Michael Anderson frequently paints on Missouri Plein Air Painters
Association outings.
Fee
Click here for additional
information |
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PLEIN
AIR EVENT
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October
3 - October 10, 2008
Following the European tradition of capturing the
atmosphere of the outdoors, artists are invited to join the realms
of the famous regionalist artists of the 1930's by painting
outdoors in scenic Ste. Genevieve with an opportunity to display
and sell their work on the streets of Ste. Genevieve Saturday and
Sunday, October 11th & 12th during the Autumn Daze event. Two
pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday
with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon. A workshop with
Michael Anderson kick off the event on the 2nd.
Painting en plein Air will start on the 3rd.
Small fee for participating artists
Click here for additional
information |
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PROMENADE DES ART RECEPTION
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday,
October 10, 2008
6 pm - 8 pm
Corner of Second & Merchant Streets
An open reception featuring works by a member of
the original Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony of the 1930's will be
exhibited.
Donations requested
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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AUTUMN
DAZE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October
11 - October 12, 2008
This is a family oriented festival that includes
Art, Artisan’s Handiwork, Fine Crafts, Children’s Art Tent,
Quilt Show & Sale, Farmer’s Market, and Deju vu Spirit
Reunion. The annual Promenade
de Art
put on by the area's local art guilds has been incorporated into
this event and artists will be displaying and selling their work. There will be music, food, and refreshments all weekend.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7097 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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AALA
HISTORIC
HOUSE TOUR
Alton, IL |
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Sunday,
October 12, 2008
12 pm - 6 pm
This annual self-guided tour features some of Alton’s most the beautiful homes,
interesting buildings, and churches of Alton, some of which are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by the
Alton Area Landmarks Association.
Tickets: $12
For more information call 618-463-5761 |
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ArtEast
Madison County, IL |
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October
18 - October 19, 2008
11 am - 5 pm each day
Various locations throughout Alton, Edwardsville, and other Madison County
communities.
ArtEast, the Edwardsville-Alton Studio Tour is an annual event
showcasing more than 100 artists living and working in Madison County and includes studio tours,
multiple exhibitions, and the chance to meet the artists themselves.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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AUTUMN
HISTORIC
FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Hannibal, MO |
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October
18 - October 19, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Historic District - Downtown
Hannibal
Stroll the streets of this regional favorite 1800s-themed festival
as artists, artisans, and craftsmen demonstrate and sell historic
crafts, traditional arts, fine arts and crafts. In addition there
will be street musicians playing traditional tunes, food cooked on
wood stoves, cider fresh from the apple press, and a children’s
area.
Free
For more information call 573-221-6545
or visit www.hannibalarts.com |
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QUILT NATIONAL 2008
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
Tuesday thru Saturday hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Open until 9 pm on Wednesdays
Sunday hours are 12 pm - 4 pm
Foundry Art Center,
520 N. Main Center
From the Dairy Barn Cultural Art Centre, Athens,
Ohio, the Foundry Art Centre and Women’s Support Group are please
to present 2007 International juried exhibition showcasing the
breadth and depth of talent of fiber artists from around the world.
$6 per person, Children under 12 are free
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org |
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AUTUMN
MARKET
Elsah,
IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
Thursdays
- Sundays, 10 am - 3 pm
Farley Music Hall, Mill Street
Plan to make a stop to visit this collection of
artists and crafters who will be displaying their wares for sale.
Everything from antiques to collectibles & handicrafts will be
available. A luncheon area will be set-up and catered by Marie Kallal.
Free
For more information call 618-786-2428 |
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PLEIN AIR ART
COMPETITION
St. Charles County, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
St. Charles County Parks
Capture the beautiful landscapes and scenes of
St. Charles County parks on canvas by entering this Plein Air art
competition. Cash awards will be presented in several categories,
and a special bonus is offered for the "Best of Show.".
$30 artist registration
For more information call 636-949-7535 |
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PLEIN AIR ART FEST
Augusta, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
12 pm - 3 pm
Klondike Park, Highway 94
Artists in this annual competition will showcase
their Plein Air (Open Air) painting skills by detailing the
beautiful landscapes and scenes from any of the St. Charles County
parks that are open to the public. Following judging the work will
then be showcased at the Curt Loupe Conference Center and then will
be available for purchase.
Free to spectators
For more information call 636-949-7535 |
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MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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November 1 - November
2, 2008
10 am - 5 pm
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, Elsberry
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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ANNUAL INDIAN
MARKET DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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November
28 - November 30, 2008
Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
Vendors and American Indian artists will have
jewelry, paintings, crafts, clothing, weavings, carvings, baskets, pottery,
sculpture and more for sale.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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ANNUAL ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS
ADVENTURE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2008
Saturday hours are 12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday hours are 12 pm - 5 pm
The Vee, 4445 Alby Street
Artists display their own quilting, soft sculpture, woodworking,
leathercrafts, jewelry and more. Some exhibitors will be
working/demonstrating at various times during the show.
Free admission
For more information call 847-991-4748 |
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CHRISTMAS
ART SHOW & SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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December
6 - December 7, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4
pm
Patke Room, 255 Market Street
The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild sponsors this art
show featuring area artists showing and selling their work.
Cookies and Spiced Apple Cider are served throughout the weekend.
A painting is raffled each year and there is a silent auction with
the proceeds used to fund an art scholarship for a graduating
senior. A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Saturday
evening, December 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2008
Wednesday. - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
Interpretive Center, Collinsville Road
The photographs entered for the North American
Indian Photography Contest will be displayed. The contest, sponsored
by the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Cahokia Mounds Museum
Society, is open to both amateurs and professionals and seeks
photographs that transcend simple snapshots and evoke the spirit of
the North American Indian: people, character, events, objects,
symbols, environment, past or present culture, and soul.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2008
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road
Over 250 crafters display their wares at this
event that benefits the instrumental music program in the Alton School District.
Admission on Saturday $2;
Admission on Sunday $1; Children under 12 are free
For more information call 618-259-5660 |
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WEIHNACHTS FESTIVAL
Millstadt, IL |
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Sunday,
December 7, 2008
11 am - 5 pm
St. James Parish Hall, 405 W. Madison Street
Celebrate a German Christmas with an arts &
crafts fair, favorite German foods, a holiday Cookie Walk, and
German folk music. St. Nicholas arrives in the parade at noon.
Free
For more information call 618-476-1812 |
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CHRISTMAS ON
THE RIVER
Chester, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2008
The theme in 2007 for Chester's annual Christmas
celebration is The Traditions of Christmas. Activities include a
house tour, open houses at historical sites, a arts and craft fair
at the Courthouse, a quilt show, a parade, and other activities
throughout the community. Plenty of food and refreshments will be
available.
Free
For more information call 618-826-4187 or 618-
846- 4311
or visit www.chesterill.com
for a complete schedule.
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TRADITIONAL RUG
HOOKING RETREAT
Elsah,
IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
Join us in Elsah for a two-day traditional rug
hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this
retreat designed for beginners or students interested in improving their
skills. This class will be taught by Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified
teacher. In addition, this quilt retreat includes an overnight at one of
Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house
tour and a walking tour of the village.
Call
My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or
618-374-1607. Space is limited! |
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WINTER
RIVER
FESTIVAL
Louisiana, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
Downtown Louisiana
Join
in the fun with wine-tasting, fine arts displays, the Polar Plunge,
horse-drawn wagon rides, "What Its Worth" antique
appraisals, the "Sneakers and Snowflakes" 5k run/walk and
the artistic "House of fire and Ice."
Most activities are Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This exhibit features works by the winners of
last summer’s Juried Exhibit and includes pieces by Sarah Frost, Damian
Smith, John DenHouter, Amanda Lea Dixon, Dave Stein, and Eugene Ursprung working in media such as
metal, oil, paper, watercolor, and wood carving.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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FETE
DE GLACE
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
Fete de Glace (The Festival of Ice) is an outdoor
ice-carving competition where skilled carvers from around the
region turn blocks of ice into amazing creations while spectators
watch the ice chips fly. Coffee, hot chocolate, and fire pits are
available to keep everybody warm.
Free
For more information call 636-946-1898 |
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WAGON WHEEL SPRING QUILTING RETREAT
Elsah |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2009
Make a Wagon Wheel quilt using no "Y"
seams, under the instruction of Barb Marfell. Quilting expert Halley
Bone will present a program on "The History of Crazy Quilts and
Victorian Fabrics." In addition, this quilt retreat includes two
nights at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My
Just Desserts, a house tour and walking tour of the village.
For more information call 618-462-5881 |
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SIUE
ANTIQUES
SHOW AND SALE
Edwardsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2009
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
SIUE Vadalabene Center
This annual event features sixty antique dealers who will display and
sell furniture, china glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, primitives, pottery,
tools, quilts, and porcelain.
$6, children under 13 are free
For more information call 618-650-2730 |
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CHOCTAW
ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009
9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
Choctaw artists display and sell their
works of fine art (paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.) at the
Interpretive Center.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 or 800-289-2388 |
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ANNUAL
SPRING ARTWALK
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
The annual Spring Artwalk features over 50 artists
exhibiting along Main Street and at the Foundry
Art Centre with music and flowers enhancing the ambiance.
Mediums represented include photography, watercolor, acrylic, and
oil paintings, earthen ornaments, blown glass, steel sculpture,
drawings and pastels, clay and raku pottery, and more.
Free
For more information call 636-949-3231
or visit www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com |
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50
MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009
10 am - 5 pm both days
Hannibal, Louisiana and Clarksville
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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AUGUSTA PLEIN AIR
ART EVENT
Augusta, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
Selected location throughout the area
The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce hosts the
Augusta Plein Air Event that has become one of the largest plein
air events in the Midwest. In previous years over 100 artists from
6 states participated during the 10-day event. For the artists
there will be a contest with prizes and an opportunity to sell
their art. For the public this is an opportunity to chat with the
artists and watch them work during a variety of special events.
There will be an art sale and auction on Saturday, May 3rd.
Registration fee for the
artists
Free to the public
For more information call 1-800-748-7638 or 636-482-4016 |
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MAY DAY
FASHION SHOW
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
6 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This annual spring fundraiser features an art auction and "A Fashion
Show of Wearable Art" created by area Fiber Artists, Metal Smiths, and
Designers. Proceeds benefit the Madison county Arts Council and the Jacoby
Arts Center. The will be appetizers, wine, and beer.
Call for ticket information
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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FIBER ARTS & SPRING
PLANTING FESTIVAL
Defiance, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
Daniel Boone Home,
1868 Highway F
Spring brings the creative artists
to Boonesfield Village for a delightful day of merriment. Fiber
artists will demonstrate and sell crafts made of wool, cotton,
flax and natural dyes. Spinning, weaving and lace making are just
a few of the skills offered during this unique festival.
Admission
For more information call 636-798-2005 |
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FRUEHLINGSFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
9 am - 4 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
The annual Fruehlingsfest Antique and Garden Show
takes place around the stone mill in the heart of this historic
town. Fruehlingsfest features quality antique dealers from the
Midwest and various nurseries selling annuals, perennials and herbs.
A variety of food will be offered at Fruehlingsfest, and a
creek-side wine garden, served by Ravissant Winery, will also be
featured.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660
or visit www.maeystown.com |
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ART
ON THE SQUARE
Belleville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Downtown Belleville
Ranked as one of the top 100 art shows in the nation this show
offers visitors the chance to meet exhibiting artists, enjoy
family entertainment, children's workshops, taste fine cuisines,
and take a walk through the historic neighborhoods of Belleville.
Free
For
more information call 618-257-0747
or visit artonthesquare.com |
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RIVER
ARTS FESTIVAL
Hannibal, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
Historic District - Downtown Hannibal
Come
and visit with over 100 Midwest artists and artisans who display
and sell their original works. There are plenty of food booths, entertainment groups and
children’s booths that round out this fun-filled event.
Free
For more information call 573-221-6545 or visit www.hannibalarts.com |
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PRIDE, INC.
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
12 pm to 5 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Alton and
Godfrey are put on display for this popular event. A local historic site is
usually included on this self-guided tour.
Tickets are $12, children 5 and under are free
For more information call 888-467-2375 |
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ROAD
FLAIR
ART FAIR
Edwardsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
Friday: 4 pm - 12 pm
Saturday 11 pm - 12 pm
Edwardsville City Park
Sponsored by the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber
of Commerce, the Road Flair Art Fair is part of the annual Route 66
Festival and gives visitors the opportunity to view and purchase a
variety of artwork from more than a dozen area artists. Featured
artwork will include homemade baskets, glassworks and textiles.
Painting in watercolor, pastels and oils will also be on display.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 618-656-7600 |
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ANTIQUE
SHOW
& SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Knights of Columbus Home,
600 E. Market Street
This show and sale will feature a variety of
antiques in this circa 1912 home and spacious lawn from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th
centuries. Periodic "Antique Talks" will be held on the
home's wide front porch and "Antique Door Prizes" will
be awarded daily.
Admission Fee
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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