Visual Arts Events
in the Middle Mississippi river Valley

O’FALLON FARMERS’ & ARTISTS’ MARKET O'Fallon, MO		April 17 - October 16, 2010 Every Saturday: 7 am - 12 pm In the lot by River City Rascals Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. Customers can shop for locally-grown produce, plants and flowers, herbs, honey, and hand-made baked goods, gourmet items, jams and jellies, original art, hand-made crafts and more. The market also features a variety of events and special guests throughout the season, plus live music, free yoga classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays, cooking demonstrations and more. Free For more information call 636-293-1256   or visit www.ofallonfarmersmarket.com
		11TH ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Elsah July 18 - October 16, 2010 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 "Natural Elsah." Free Click here for additional information
ART EXHIBIT Belleville, IL		Through September 24, 2010 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 On exhibit: Brooke White’s photographs that deal with the ways that landscapes and places are created and altered by travel, tourism, and agriculture. The paintings of East St. Louis painter A.L. White. “Ubjects III” takes ubjects, or unique and unusual objects, local people have brought from their homes, and examines the history and stories behind them. Free For more information call 618-222-5278   or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com
ART EXHIBITS St. Charles, MO		August 27 - October 8, 2010 Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Open until 9 pm on Wednesdays Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm Foundry Art Center, 520 N. Main Street The Artful Palette: This juried exhibition celebrates the art of painting. Artists using any wet paint media including, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and gouache are featured. David Spear, an award winning public artist based in Columbia, MO, is the juror. Gallery III - Group 4 Award - Unrefined Light features the work of Gwen Arkin, Annette Fournet, Russ Rosener, and Shannon Welles. The Ameristar Gallery- Emerging Artist is Boisali Biswas. Admission charged for some exhibits For more information call 636-255-0270   or visit foundryartcentre.org.
THE ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Ballwin, MO		September 3 - September 5, 2010 Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Road and 1675 S. Mason Road Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm This annual fine art and craft show is held by the Greater St. Louis Art Association and features over 140 national artists that exhibit their art in the following disciplines: clay/ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, acrylic, oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, and wood. Admission is $5 For more information call 314-889-0433   or visit the event website
ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL Grafton, IL		September 11 - September 12, 2010 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
MOSAICS MISSOURI FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS St. Charles, MO		September 17 - September 19, 2010 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
ANNUAL ELSAH FALL QUILT RETREAT Elsah, IL		September 22 - September 24, 2010 Gather in Elsah for the Annual Fall Quilt Retreat. This year's retreat will be an Open Sew from 9:30 am. to 8 pm. The retreat also includes an Elsah House Tour, Pottery Tour, meals catered by My Just Desserts (Three lunches & two dinners) and a guest speaker presentation by Debra Henninger. Debra's book, Hobo Quilts, has historic photos and wonderful vignettes from letters written by hobos of the 1930s and people who fed hobos. In addition, she has taken more than 55 hobo symbols and created original quilt blocks from them.. The cost of the retreat is $120 per person. With lodging, the cost is $296 per person for a single room or $225 per person for a double room. For more information call 618-462-5881
QUILT PROGRAM Elsah, IL		Friday, September 24, 2010 10 am Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street My Just Desserts will host author, Debra Henniger for a program on Hobo Quilts. Debra's book, Hobo Quilts, has historic photos and wonderful vignettes from letter written by hobos of the 1930s or people who fed hobos. The letters are poignant and insightful. In addition, she has taken more than 55 hobo symbols and created original quilt blocks from them. The book also contains 20 original projects made from the hobo blocks. The program includes a catered lunch by My Just Desserts.. The program includes lunch for $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance through My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton or call 618-462-5881. For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881
FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK Ste. Genevieve, MO		Friday, September 24, 2010 6 pm - 9 pm Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone. Other retail businesses will also participate in the event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be served at various locations and maps are available at each location designating which galleries and studios are open. Free For more information visit http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com
FOLK & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Chesterfield, MO		September 25 - September 26, 2010 11 am - 5 pm St. Louis County Faust Park 2008 was the beginning of a new tradition in Faust Park as the Tilles Fall Fine Arts Festival moved to the St. Louis Carousel area in Faust Park. The Historic Village continued 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 314-615-8328
ARTIST WORKSHOP Ste. Genevieve, MO		Thursday, September 30, 2010 9 am - 4 pm The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild kicks off its Plein Air Event with a workshop featuring an artist to be announced. Fee Click here for additional information
PLEIN AIR EVENT Ste. Genevieve, MO		September 30 - October 10, 2010 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 10th & 11th during the Autumn Daze Art / Artisan / Fine Craft event. Two pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon. Fee for participating artists Click here for additional information
PROMENADE DES ART RECEPTION Ste. Genevieve, MO		Friday, October 8, 2010 6 pm - 9 pm Corner of Second & Merchant Streets An open reception at the Mammy Shaw House will feature works by Thomas Hart Benton of the original Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony of the 1930's. Donations requested For more information call 1-800-373-7007   or visit http://benton.typetching.com/
FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT BAZAAR O’Fallon, MO		October 8 - October 9, 2010 Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm Civic Park, Civic Park Drive Live music, free kids’ activities, and booths brimming with house and garden specialties, fall decorations, holiday gifts, art, crafts, jewelry, flowers and plenty of festival food. A Street Dance will be held from 7 pm – 10 pm on Friday night. Admission and parking are free; a nominal fee may be charged for some activities For more information call 636-379-5614
ART IN THE PARK Highland, IL		October 9 - October 10, 2010 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Lindendale Park, 2025 Park Hill Drive The Highland Arts Council hosts this Annual 'Art in the Park' event. Artists will compete for over $10,000 in prizes at one the area's premier art events. There will be plenty of tasty refreshments to enjoy while listening to a great entertainment lineup. There will also be lots of fun things for the kids to do, too. Free For more information call 618-654-3721
APPLEFEST Clarksville, MO		October 9 - October 10, 2010 10 am - 5 pm both days Bring your family and friends and enjoy a beautiful autumn drive along scenic Highway 79 and spend the day in Clarksville while enjoying the annual Applefest activities. Start the day on Saturday at 10 am with the Applefest parade. Afterwards browse the many crafters and vendors throughout town. Enter the Apple Bake-off contest with your favorite baked apple dish. You are invited to visit Clarksville’s shops and watch some of Missouri’s best working artists. Delight in a stroll along the Mississippi River while enjoying a tasty treat from the Riverfront Food Court. Schwan’s will be hosting a Chamber Fundraiser at River Front Park. The annual art show is located in the historic Appleshed and the historic Elgin/Cottrell House will be open for guided tours during the festival. Free For more information call 573-242-3207   or visit www.clarksvillemo.us
AALA HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR Alton, IL		Sunday, October 10, 2010 12 pm - 5 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 are $12 and will be sold the day of the tour For more information call 618-463-5761
PROMENADE DES ART Ste. Genevieve, MO		October 9 - October 10, 2010 Various locations throughout Ste. Genevieve The theme for the 10th Anniversary Celebration Promenade des Arts is Thomas Hart Benton and the Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony. There will be related exhibits at various locations throughout historic downtown Ste. Genevieve as well as other exhibits at the local art galleries and the showing of this year’s Plein Air art event. Admission charged for some venues For more information call 1-800-373-7007   or visit http://benton.typetching.com/
AUTUMN HISTORIC FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Hannibal, MO		October 16 - October 17, 2010 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
ARTEAST Madison County, IL		October 16 - October 17, 2010 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
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		October 16 - December 12, 2010 Tuesday - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 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 618-346-5160
FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK Ste. Genevieve, MO		Friday, October 22, 2010 6 pm - 9 pm Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone. Other retail businesses will also participate in the event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be served at various locations and maps are available at each location designating which galleries and studios are open. Free For more information visit http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com
FALL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW St. Louis, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA October, 2010 Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm Sperreng Middle School, 12111 Tesson Ferry Road Sponsored by the Lindbergh Lacrosse Club this annual event brings together over 120 artist-exhibitors with an eclectic mix of unique hand crafts and original art. Free For more information call 314-913-2489
50 MILES OF ART STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR		November 7 - November 8, 2010 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
COUNTRY TREASURES HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Quincy, IL		November 19 - November 21, 2010 Oakley Lindsay Civic Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza Time Local merchants as well as individual crafters exhibit their wares with over 100 booths of handcrafted items, including ornaments, personalized items, home décor for purchase as holiday gifts. Free For information call 217-223-1000 or 618-539-3395
ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET DAYS Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		November 26 - November 28, 2010 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 618-346-5160
WINTER CRAFT SHOW Pere Marquette State Park Grafton, IL		Sunday, December 5, 2010 11 am - 3 pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere Marquette’s Winter Craft Show.  Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge. Free For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338
QUINCY PRESERVES HOUSE TOUR Quincy, IL		Sunday, December 12, 2010 4 pm - 8 pm Quincy Preserves, Inc. conducts this annual neighborhood walking tour that features homes and buildings of architectural and historical significance beautifully decorated for the holidays. $8 in advance / $10 at the door For information call 217-222-3432
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER Chester, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2010 Chester's annual Christmas celebration's 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.
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE Ste. Genevieve, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2010 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
OLDE ALTON ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Alton, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2010 Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road Over 200 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
WEIHNACHTS FESTIVAL Millstadt, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2010 10 am - 6 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
ANNUAL WINTER RUG HOOKING CAMP Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2011 Join Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher, in Elsah at this traditional rug hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this retreat designed for beginners or students interested in improving their skills. Classes are held in the Old Elsah limestone school in rooms that are well lit with natural light and a beautiful view on the Mississippi River limestone bluffs. The retreat includes meals, instruction, and evening house tour of one of Elsah’s Historic homes, and a pottery tour of Crocker and Springer. Registration Fee, fee does not include lodging Call My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607. Space is limited!
FETE DE GLACE St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2011 Historic St. Charles Downtown District 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 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
WINTER RIVER FESTIVAL Louisiana, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2011 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
JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Alton, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2011 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 Michelle Buehler-Hadler, Amanda L. Dickson, Molly Douglas, Joseph MacFarlane, Christy O'Brien, Michael Wartgow working in media such as metal, oil, paper, watercolor, and wood carving. Free For more information call 618-462-5222
OAK LEAF ARTIST GUILD JURIED ART SHOW O'Fallon, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA February, 2011 Monday - Thursday: 5:15 am - 10 pm Friday: 5:15 am - 9 pm Saturday: 7 am - 7 pm Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle The Oak Leaf Artist Guild is holding Treasures of Oak Leaf IX Art Show. This annual juried exhibit at the Cultural Arts Center Gallery will display the beautiful artworks of watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing, collage, and photography of the Guild’s members. Free For more information call 636-614-4288 or 636-346-2127
50 MILES OF ART STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR		March 26 - March 27, 2011 10 am - 5 pm both days Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and 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
QUILT SHOW Bethalto, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2011 10 am - 3 pm Villa Rose, 401 S. Moreland Street This annual quilt show features exhibitors that are willing to share their special treasured quilts a day. The event features quilt displays, vendors, special exhibits, a quilt raffle, and free refreshments. Free. For more information call 618-377-3239
SIUE ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE Edwardsville, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2011 Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 10 am - 1 pm Student Fitness Center, Circle Drive, SIUE Campus This annual Antique Show and Sale feature over 80 antique dealers who display and sell furniture, china, glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, books, primitives, pottery, tools, clocks, porcelain, paper items, quilts, linens and country items. The event benefits the SIUE Lovejoy Library. Admission For more information call 618-650-2730
SPRING ART SHOW Maeystown, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2011 11 am - 4 pm This show features works of area artists which are displayed at the Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill and the ballroom of the Corner George Inn Bed & Breakfast. Free For more information call 618-458-6660
SPRING INDIAN MARKET DAYS Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2011 Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm Collinsville Road Native American artists and vendors display and sell painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, fetishes, dolls, herbals, soaps, food, and more. Free For more information call 618-346-5160
HIGHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY QUILT SHOW Highland, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2011 Friday: 10 am - 4 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Faith Countryside Atrium Apartments, 1331 26th Street This show features over 100 hand-made quilts using various quilting techniques. There will also be special quilt displays and quilting related vendors as well as a quilt raffle. Admission For more information call 618-654-7957  or visit www.highlandilhistory.org
THE ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Ballwin, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2011 Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Road and 1675 S. Mason Road Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm This annual fine art and craft show is held by the Greater St. Louis Art Association and features over 140 national artists that exhibit their art in the following disciplines: clay/ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, acrylic, oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, and wood. Admission is $5 For more information call 314-889-0433   or visit the event website.
AUGUSTA PLEIN AIR ART EVENT Augusta, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2011 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 in this 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 1st. Registration fee for the artists Free to the public For more information call 636-228-4005  or visit the augusta-chamber.org website
ANNUAL SPRING ARTWALK St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2011 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 nearly 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
FIBER ARTS & SPRING PLANTING FESTIVAL Defiance, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2011 9 am - 5 pm 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
RUG RETREAT Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2011 Professional rug hooker Kathy Meentemeyer is a certified McGown rug hooking teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. She teaches at workshops throughout the country, as well as her studio at home. Kathy is an accomplished dye artist and specializes in color planning. Her desire is to help students express their own creativity. The camp includes overnight accommodations 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. Registration Fee. For reservations or more information call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881
HOME GROWN FOLK FESTIVAL Troy, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 9 am - 5 pm Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Road Sponsored by the Raintree Arts Council the Home Grown Folk Festival is presented to educate and celebrate the region’s cultural heritage by showcasing historic crafts and performing arts. Saturday music will feature the band ʻRelationʼ at the beer garden. On Sunday there will be music by ʻMississippi Mudʼ. Admission at the gate $3 per person, 2 for $5, Children 10 and under free. For more information call 636-528-7786
ANTIQUE QUILT SHOW St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. Second Street This special exhibit of antique doll quilts and beds as well as quilts from the past centuries on display for you to enjoy. A special viewing will be held Mother's Day Sunday, May 10th from 12 pm -3 pm. Small Admission For more information call 636-946-8682
FRUEHLINGSFEST Maeystown, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 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
ART FAIR AT LAUMEIER Kirkwood, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 Friday: 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair at Laumeier is a nationally acclaimed fine art and craft fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the world’s premier open-air museums. A highly competitive juried show, the art fair receives over 1,000 applications, of which 150 nationally recognized artists representing clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood are selected to participate. In addition to the artwork, food and drink from a variety of vendors is available and two stages provide exciting adult and children’s entertainment. Creation Location provides hands-on art activities for children and demonstrations by both performing and visual artists. Admission For more information call 314-821-1209   or visit the event website
ART ON THE SQUARE Belleville, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 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
MISSISSIPPI RIVER LIFE FESTIVAL Hannibal, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 Historic District - Downtown Hannibal 10 am - 6 pm The city of Hannibal hosts a celebration of Mark Twain and the beginning of the summer season in the beautiful Downtown Historic District. Each year, the festival will focus on one of Mark Twain’s beloved books – 2009 brings “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” to Main Street. Enjoy tasty food, art, crafts, free performances, wine, blues and more! There will be something for everyone. Free For more information call 573-573-221-2477
OAK LEAF ARTIST GUILD SPRING ART SHOW St. Peters, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2011 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 Saturday, May 22 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Free For more information call 636-240-1159
ANTIQUE GLASS & POTTERY SHOW AND SALE Belleville, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA June, 2011 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, intersection of IL 159 & IL-13 This show features 29 dealers gathered from ten states on hand to display and sell Early American Pattern Glass, Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Glassware from the 1940’s & 1950’s as well as pottery produced in that same time period. Guest authors Don Jones and Danny Cornelius will be on hand to answer questions about this glass. A great lunch menu will be available for those of you who work up an appetite while shopping.  The Exposition Hall is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible. Admission is $5 and good for both days. Parking is free For more information call 618-259-5059
ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE  Ste. Genevieve, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA June, 2011 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Old Rozier Building, 3rd & Merchant Streets 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
PRIDE, INC. HOME & GARDEN TOUR Alton, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA June, 2011 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 618-467-2375
MIDSUMMER ARTS FAIRE Quincy, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA June, 2011 Washington Park, 5th & Maine Streets, downtown Quincy Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday: 10 am - 5pm Sunday: 11am - 4pm Spend the weekend in Washington Park where 50 artists will exhibit and sell their work. Many participants will demonstrate their art forms as well. The artists were selected in a competitive jury process and the event showcases diverse styles and techniques. You will find original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolor, unique sculpture, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics, vivid photography and so much more. There will also be great entertainment, wonderful food and a variety of children’s activities. Free For information call 217-257-0721   or visit www.artsfaire.org
CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART SHOW Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA July, 2011 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
ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION Alton, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA July 2011 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
WILD & WACKY ART ADVENTURE Hannibal, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2011 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
ANNUAL STREET ART FESTIVAL Highland, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2011 Saturday: 11 am - 10 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
JOUR DE FETE Ste. Genevieve, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2011 Saturday 10 am - 8 pm Sunday 9 am - 4 pm Held annually in the middle of August, this French cultural heritage event features and Arts & Crafts Show with nearly 200 booths of artists and colonial crafters. Special features include historical house tours, colonial crafts, antiques window displays, birds of prey, antique farm equipment exhibit, and a Classic Cruisers Car Show. The will be food, drink and entertainment both days. Admission and parking free Shuttle bus service, $2, 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
FESTIVAL OF THE LITTLE HILLS St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2011 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
MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS Fairview Heights, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2011 Friday: 7 pm - 10 pm Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm Longacre Park Since 1988 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 visit midwestsalute.com