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The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC)
The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) aims to enrich lives by inspiring youth and supporting adult creativity through classes, exhibitions, and cultural events. It was founded in 2001 by local artists and has grown into a nonprofit that supports regional and national artists, offers art education across age groups, curates gallery exhibitions, operates a gallery shop, and organizes outreach including a three‑day juried art fair. The EAC emphasizes preserving traditional art techniques, fostering contemporary expression, encouraging dialogue and community engagement, and promoting the visibility of local artists.
Jacoby Arts Center
Jacoby Arts Center is a non‑profit art organization based in Alton, Illinois that fosters and supports arts appreciation through education, exhibitions, cultural programming, and outreach. They offer classes for kids and adults, host exhibits, and provide space for community events and art parties. Their new “JAC State Street Studios” location in downtown Alton is open Thursday through Saturday.
Springfield Art Association
SAA positions itself as “the creative heart of the community,” serving Springfield, Illinois through art education, exhibitions, community outreach, and events. They offer classes in a wide range of media (e.g. ceramics, glass, painting, mixed media) for youth through adults, host summer art camps, and run outreach programs to engage local schools and underserved populations. The association also manages gallery spaces (such as the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery and SAA Collective) and curates exhibitions and community events (e.g. a Fine Art Fair, film series, themed exhibitions). Additionally, SAA oversees “Edwards Place,” a historic component of their campus, offering tours and event space.
The Quincy Art Center
The Quincy Art Center, located in Quincy, Illinois, is a public art museum and education hub dedicated to “creating opportunities to experience, make, and share art.” The Center offers diverse art classes for friends various ages and hosts exhibitions such as the Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase and youth art competitions, and organizes community events including art walks and the annual Holiday Art Gala. With its mix of exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, the Quincy Art Center serves as both a creative learning space and a cultural anchor for the region, encouraging participation in and appreciation of the visual arts.
Alton Art Revival
Alton Art Revival is an art-supply thrift store and community art studio in Alton, Illinois, dedicated to making creativity affordable, sustainable, and accessible. It offers low-cost or reused art materials alongside classes, workshops, and events that invite people of all skill levels to explore their creativity. Blending retail, sustainability, and community education, the space serves as both a resource for artists and a hub for local engagement in Alton’s growing arts scene.
Simple Stagecoach Flowers
Stagecoach Flowers is a small flower farm in Bunker Hill, Illinois, offering fresh, locally grown bouquets and custom floral arrangements without harsh chemicals. They sell “grab and go” bouquets, take custom orders, and host events like bouquet bars and U-picks. Seasonal flowers are available April–October, with dried arrangements offered year-round. Orders can be made online or by phone, with self-serve pickup and flexible payment options.
Do More Good Coffee & Craft
Do More Good Coffee is a purpose‑driven coffee brand where every cup supports meaningful impact. Their online shop offers specialty roasted beans, and their social presence emphasizes community, transparency, and positive change. With a mission rooted in two main goals-GREAT coffee and uniting the community for good-they “strive to make a tangible difference, one delicious drink at a time”!
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