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Art & Theater in Downstate Illinois

Art & Theater in Downstate Illinois

Music, Galleries, Performances and More!

Southern Illinois is home to historic movie houses, theatres, and some of the last remaining drive-ins in the United States! Don’t miss the chance to see a concert, drama, musical, comedy or live performance at one of our unique venues. Many of these establishments have been here for generations and are home to thriving community theatre groups.

1020 Artworks Studio

Belleville, Illinois
1020 Artworks Studio  is the perfect place to spend a fun- and family-filled afternoon. At their spacious art ...more!

Art in the Park

Highland, Illinois
Celebrate world class art in October at this two-day juried exhibit and sale. Highland IL's Art in the Park fea...more!

Art on the Square

Belleville, Illinois
Art on the Square features over 100 international and domestic artists and welcomes 85,000+ visitors each year. Com...more!

Brubeck Art Gallery

Mount Carmel, Illinois
Three to four shows are scheduled during the academic year. Local artists are the main focus in photography, painti...more!

Cedarhurst Center For the Arts

Mount Vernon, Illinois
Since its opening in 1973, Cedarhurst has grown into a cultural mecca spread over 80 acres. The original two-room m...more!

Clinton County Showcase

Breese, Illinois
The Showcase performs at the historic and newly renovated Avon Theatre. The season also includes a children's play ...more!

courage&grace DIY

O'Fallon, Illinois
courage&grace is a DIY workshop studio that hosts public and private workshops for groups....more!

Cultural Society and Community Art Center

Centralia, Illinois
Several groups including Little Theater Players, Philharmonic Orchestra, Actors in Action and more use this venue f...more!

Doudna Fine Arts Center

Charleston, IL
The Doudna Fine Arts Center is Eastern Illinois University's newest architectural landmark, designed by the int...more!

Drive'NTheatre

Newton, Illinois
Pull up to the speakers at one of the few drive-in theaters left in the country. Go and enjoy the nostalgic trip....more!

The EDGE 5 Theatres

Belleville, Illinois
The theatres opened in July 2012, and all five theatres have state-of-the-art digital projectors, Dolby Digital Sur...more!

Espenschied Chapel

Mascoutah, Illinois
Built in 1928, the chapel has recently been renovated. It is now open for concerts and special events....more!

Factory Theatre

Greenville, Illinois
The Theatre is housed in what was originally the Greenville Steam Laundry, the Hygienic Ice Company, the Hygienic D...more!

The Finishing Touch Gallery

Lawrenceville, Illinois
The Finishing Touch Gallery showcases regional talent as well as works from our artist friends in Oklahoma, Missour...more!

First Official Airmail Flight Mural

McLeansboro, Illinois
Dorothea Mierisch's mural commemorates the first official airmail flight in McLeansboro on September 26, 1912. ...more!

Gaelic Origins Irish Dance

O'Fallon, Illinois
Gaelic Origins is an Irish dance school located in O'Fallon IL offering classes to children and adults, as well...more!

Gaslight Art Colony

Marshall, Illinois
Gaslight Art Colony is dedicated to broadening an appreciation of the arts by providing opportunities that promote ...more!

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show

Bible Grove, Illinois
Gym Bob's is a venue/opry for Live Classic Country and 50's and 60's music for the whole family! Shows ...more!

Hard Road Theatre Productions

Highland, Illinois
Audiences delight in quality performances by the community theatre group. They schedule four shows a year, includin...more!

Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

Lebanon, Illinois
The Hett brings distinguished speakers, concerts and drama for the enjoyment of people throughout the Metro area....more!

John Stull Performing Art Center at Olney Central College

Olney, Illinois
Many local and national performances are hosted here throughout the year....more!

Lincoln Theatre

Belleville, Illinois
Take in a show in style at the Lincoln Theatre on the historic Belleville Mainstreet! As a cornerstone of the commu...more!

Link Art Gallery

Paris, Illinois
The Link Art Gallery, a non-profit organization, offers a full range of art activities and programs to the resident...more!

Linn Park Amphitheater

Martinsville, Illinois
This open-air venue hosts a variety of musical performances and family-friendly events throughout the year....more!

Looking Glass Playhouse

Lebanon, Illinois
Drama, musicals and comedy performances are on the bill throughout the season....more!

Lory Theater

Highland, Illinois
This theater has been showing movies to the residents of Highland since the movie industry came of age. Prior to th...more!

Makers on Main Street

Columbia, Illinois
Makers on Main Street offers handmade gifts and home décor items from over 60+ local Makers....more!

Marshall Walldog Murals

Marshall, Illinois
During the week of June 22-26, 2016 over 150 artists from across the United States as well as Canada, New Zealand, ...more!

McKendree University Gallery of Art

Lebanon, Illinois
This new gallery features work by local artists and the St. Louis art community in special exhibits that change eve...more!

Metal Crafters Studio

Belleville, Illinois
Visit Metal Crafters Studio, a co-op studio for sharing and learning metal related jewelry and art, on your upcomin...more!

Midwest Salute to the Arts

Fairview Heights, Illinois
This juried art show, held in August, is for all media and has activities for all ages. 100 artists are chosen from...more!

Missoula Children's Theatre

O'Fallon, Illinois
Up to 60 local children are cast in an adaptation of a favorite fairy tale, such as Princess & the Pea, Sleepin...more!

Monroe Actors Stage Company (MASC)

Waterloo, Illinois
This Community Theatre troupe is located in the Historic Capitol Theatre. They produce 5 shows a year with the purp...more!

Nostalgia Theater

Flora, Illinois
The Nostalgia Theater is a 501c3 organization that serves Flora and the surrounding area....more!

Open House Theater Company

New Athens, Illinois
The troupe's season runs from March - August at the New Athens Gym....more!

Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum

Greenville, Illinois
The museum features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with architect Frank Llo...more!

Roscoe Misselhorn Gallery

Sparta, Illinois
Two thousand original drawings, paintings and woodcuts by Roscoe Misselhorn, the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest, ar...more!

Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

Lebanon, IL
Located on the picturesque campus of McKendree University, "The Hett"  is home to the many arts prog...more!

Salem Community Theatre & Cultural Center

Salem, Illinois
Visit the Salem Community Theatre & Cultural Center for quarterly plays and revues, as well as free movies in t...more!

S.D. Meadows Folk Art Gallery

Palestine, Illinois
S.D. Meadows Folk Art Gallery is housed in a restored 1900s storefront along the Lincoln Heritage Trail in Palestin...more!

Shewey's

Paris, Illinois
Shewey's is a paint your own pottery studio located in Paris, IL....more!

Skyview Drive-In

Belleville, Illinois
The Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, IL shows first-run movies from April to October. Don't miss the opportunity to ...more!

Sparta Community Chorus & Players

Sparta, Illinois
This area group has an annual schedule of performances at the Sparta Community Playhouse....more!

Starmax Cinemas

Vandalia, Illinois
Starmax Cinemas provides the latest and greatest films on 4 screens to Vandalia and surrounding communities in Down...more!

Street Art Festival

Highland, Illinois
Artists transform the streets around the historic downtown square into an outdoor museum as they create fabulous st...more!

Tarble Arts Center

Charleston, Illinois
MISSION STATEMENT "Bring the arts to the people." The mission of the Tarble Arts Center is to engende...more!

Tiadaghton House

Lebanon, Illinois
The Tiadaghton House features local art, antiques and fine American craft.  Over 70 local artists and craftsme...more!

VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio

Highland, Illinois
VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio is a family-owned wine/cocktail bar, art studio, and boutique....more!

Walldogs Murals

Olney, Illinois
Explore murals through-out the city of Olney! ...more!

Weave and Wobble

Belleville, Illinois
Weave & Wobble offers classes, speciality yarns, and local handmade items for purchase. If you like to be a mak...more!

Wine & Art Festival

Carlyle, Illinois
Spend and evening with Downstate Illinois's fines wines and local artisans at the Wine & Art Festival in Carlyl...more!

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