Art on the Square Belleville, IL

Art on the Square Poster Art


Art on the Square Poster 2026

2026 - Ludmila Gancova -

An award-winning textile artist known for her richly layered, free motion machine-stitched landscapes. Using fabric and thread in place of paint, Gancova brings Belleville’s iconic fountain to life with remarkable texture, movement, and color.

This year’s poster reflects the spirit of Art on the Square - an experience where art extends beyond the frame and into the community.

2025 Art on the Square Poster
Chris Abigt - The Art of Chris Ann Abigt brings a breath of fresh air to the world of oil painted landscapes. Her poster art tells the story of Belleville’s inviting, iconic square, focused on the natural landscape during an enchanting time of day.
2024 – Richard Wilson – His narrative paintings often revolve around his own family, prominently featuring his daughters. Wilson’s artistic forte lies in his ability to select those poignant moments that transcend the personal realm and resonate with a broader audience.
2023 – Chris and Katie Robleski – Using photography to capture the fountain, this image was created using 5 second exposures shots merged together in Photoshop.
2022 – Gary Karasek – The oil painting’s vantage point is looking straight down at the landmark Veteran’s Memorial Fountain and the Belleville Square.
2021 – Virginia Fergus – “My paintings are daydreams that take on a life of their own.” The artist hopes the light, energy, and pride in community she experienced in Belleville comes through in the painting, which she entitled “Anticipation!”
2019 – David Dallison – Nightime ariel view of the Art on the Square show with the Fountain in full colors. His watercolors tell the story of celebration of the event and the people that particularly inspire him.
2018 – Jon Smith – Smith’s painting people as the subject of his work is depicted in this view of a young lady enjoying a sunny, spring afternoon at Art on the Square with the Fountain in view behind her.
2017 – Susan Rogers – Life-long Belleville resident Rogers titled her piece “Reflections at Dusk”, focusing on the Veterans Memorial Fountain in the evening with its water changing colors and its constant motion. A common theme in her work is water that triggers a physiological reset and allows to quiet the noise and worry that life can bring.
2016 – Yorum Gal – According to the artist, the show “is all the heart”. The spirit. The love which the people of this town pour into its art show. The team of volunteers that keep putting their souls, time and endless effort into it are the nucleus of this phenomenal achievement.
2014 – Don Nedobeck – Nedobeck can be described as an artist, storyteller and musician. According to one source, talking with him is like “sitting in your most comfortable worn-out chair with a fat, furry feline nestled upon your chest.”
2013 – Mark Hurd – St. Louis digital artist uses computer graphics to create abstractly with a heavy contrast of light and dark saturated color. Celebrating the fountain during dusk in the downtown setting, the artist is drawn to bright vivid colors and contrasts them with moodier, dusky atmospheres.
2012 – Roger Popwell – Belleville photographer captured the night time view of the fountain’s color changes looking south down Illinois Street. Popwell volunteered his photography services for Art on the Square, Fair Saint Louis, Celebrate Saint Louis, Alta Foundation and Southwestern Illinois College.
2011 – Gordon France – Illinois artist’s watercolor depiction of children enjoying the spray from the fountain as a breeze makes this possible. Artist booths are hidden in the background.
2010 – Ed Karasek – The street scene depicts early Saturday morning patrons looking into tents and enjoying the artwork, as the fountain’s misty flow crowns the fair’s activities. In honor of Ed’s long career as a regional artist and supporter of Art on the Square, the painting that he executed in 2002 was featured as the poster.
2009 – Michael Anderson – Local artist’s “Patriotism” depicts an aerial view of art filled tents around the Veterans Memorial Fountain with its four red, white and blue flags of America.
2008 – Marilynne Bradley – Capturing the feel of a fairgoer walking in the midst of the Art on the Square crowd. Her watercolor reflects architectural structures competing with the crowds of outdoor activity.
2007 – Shawn Cornell – A brief moment of time and place at Art on the Square and completed on site at the fair allowing the artist to transfer his total sensorial experience to the artwork. The strong brush strokes that are freely and rapidly applied to the canvas reflect his painting style.
2006 – Ed Karasek – Local artist’s watercolor depiction of the activities around the fountain during the show. The view looking east, captures the modern and historic facades along East Main Street.
2005 – Michel Ditlove – A panoramic view of the art fair’s unique venue, capturing the fountain, patrons converging on artist booths and adults and children strolling along taking in the food courts and entertainment.
2004 – Gary Karasek – Depicts patrons strolling along Main Street in a light spring rain. Artwork, flowers, umbrellas and people splash color and excitement throughout the event. The focal point, the Memorial Fountain, reflects nature’s beauty as the rain comes to an end.
2003 – Gary Karasek – A closeup of the fountain in an evening setting, with deepening blue and pink sky and the same colors reflected in the landmark water feature.
2002 – Gary Karasek – The year 2002 marked the first year for Art on the Square in Belleville. Executive Director and Founding Director Patty Gregory asked Karasek to prepare an illustration depicting the new art fair on the Belleville square.
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
Sandquist, Greta-Painting
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