Where to browse and buy
Artifacts Glass Studio and Gallery - Artifacts specializes in glass and handmade items, all from local artists. Hours 2-9 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 1107 S. Grand Ave., Springfield 217-303-2244
The Blue Door – The Blue Door offers an eclectic variety of fine arts and crafts, exhibiting a unique blend of wall art, jewelry, clothing, furniture and home accessories, ceramics, art glass, quilts, photography and more. Hours Wed.-Sat.Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 214 S. Sixth St., Springfield. 217-753- 0262.
Martin Fine Art Gallery – Martin Fine Art Gallery offers regional modern and contemporary art, jewelry, knobs and dishes, and architectural pieces. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 1515 S. Fifth St., Springfield. 217-652-2873.
H. D. Smith Gallery of the Prairie Art Alliance – The Prairie Art Alliance offers exhibit opportunities, community outreach to special needs groups, classes to the general public and support and development of member artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. 217-544-2787.
Illinois State Museum Gift Shop Illinois Artisans Gallery – The Illinois Artisans Program focuses national attention on the rich heritage of the fine crafting that exists in Illinois. The program markets crafts through the Artisans Shop located in the Museum Store at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. 502 S. Spring St., Springfield. 217-782-0979.
RMD Gallery and Framing Studio – Photographers Rob and Michele De-Long, owners, are active in fine art shows. Their gallery and framing studio has placed itself as a premier location for local arts and outstanding custom framing and matting. 210 South Sixth St., Springfield, 217-525- 4006, www.rmdgallery.com.
The Robert Morris University Gallery – This is an outlet for art education and cultural enrichment for the extended Robert Morris University and the community. Exhibits range from nationally known artists to regional artists and change every 6-8 weeks. 607 East Adams Street (between 6th and 7th streets). Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Studio on Sixth – Studio on 6th is an ever-changing co-op in downtown Springfield, hosting the works of more than 50 local artists. 215 S. Sixth St., Springfield. 217-522-8006.
Trout Lily Café – This downtown coffeehouse features regularly changing art exhibits by local artists. 218 S. Sixth St., Springfield, Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 217-391-0101
UIS Visual Arts Gallery – The gallery holds regular exhibits by visiting artists, faculty artists and art students. Gallery events are free and open to public. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206-6506. Hours: Monday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Winchesters Galleries – Winchesters features fine art and creative framing, 1800 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, 217-523-9211 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
