Production Sponsor City of Belleville, Allsup Presentation Sponsor, Memorial Foundation Artist Awards Sponsor
Welcome to Art on the Square – since 2002, one of the nation’s top juried fine arts festivals presenting the work of approximately 100 artists which takes place on the Public Square in Belleville, IL in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
The Art on the Square Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led by an all-volunteer executive board, committee and hundreds of community volunteers who work to make the show a success. Proceeds from the fair are used to promote the arts in southwestern Illinois and to support individual programs and community outreach sponsored by the Art on the Square Foundation.
The show has been in the top 1% of art fairs since its inception in 2002 and is known for its innovative Art Cash program for pre-event art sales. In addition, Art on the Square offers $32,000 in awards for Best of Show, Best of Category, Awards of Excellence, and more.
The festival continually features strong average attendance of over 60,000 visitors, regional advertising worth more than $100,000 and a reputation for great hospitality, which provides artists with an outstanding opportunity for success.
Featuring the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from across the country, wine court entertainment as well as delicious local food and drink, a Children’s Art Garden, High School Art Competition and Artist demonstrations.
EIN: 38-3674610
Our Mission:To present a world-class juried fine arts festival that celebrates artistic excellence, supports artists through sales, awards, and hospitality, and advances arts education and appreciation in southwestern Illinois through community programs, outreach, and nonprofit stewardship.
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