Here’s the weekend schedule for Belleville’s Art on the Square
Downtown Belleville welcomed Art on the Square back for its 21st annual event this weekend, May 19-21.
Thousands attended the first full day of the annual art show and festival on Saturday. The show continues on Sunday.
This year, 102 national artists from 33 states are featured in the annual art festival. The art includes works in glass, ceramics, mixed media, painting, drawing/printmaking, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fine craft, digital & graphic design and wood.
Not only can attendees shop for art to decorate the home or office, they can also enjoy the live entertainment, tasty food and wine, and artist demonstrations.
And there are activities for the kids too.
Hours are 4-9 p.m. Friday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Art on the Square is free and open to the public.
No pets are allowed, so please leave the fur babies at home.
Here is what’s in store for the weekend.
The Food
Café on the Square includes a variety of eats and drinks from local establishments that include:
BEAST Craft BBQ
Oma Gisi German Bakery
Pour @322 Coffeehouse
Quintessential Nutrition Fresh Juices and Smoothies
Roy-el Catering
Swiney Ribbers BBQ and More
White Cottage Ice Cream and More
Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant
Entertainment at the Wine Court
Live entertainment on the Wine Court stage is on the schedule for the weekend on the corner of East Main Street and 23 Public Square.
Friday, May 19
5-9 p.m. Louis Michael Trio
Saturday, May 20
11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Don James and Friends
2:15-5 p.m. Anita Rosamond Band
5:30-7 p.m. The Philosophers
Sunday, May 21
11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Truttman-Wooley Duo
2:15-5 p.m. Street Corner Serenade
Children’s Art Garden
The Children’s Art Garden is located on the northwest corner of North Illinois and West Main streets. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Artist Demonstrations
Throughout the weekend, members of the Gateway East Artists Guild will provide free demonstrations featuring a variety of artistic skills in various media.
The booth for the demonstrations is near the corner of West Main and North First streets.
Friday, May 19
4-6:30 p.m. Sally Farrington, watercolor
4-6:30 p.m. Terri Cheatham, wire wrapping
4-6:30 p.m. Ed Smith, oils
6:30-9 p.m. Ana Sumner, mixed media/fiber art
6:30-9 p.m. Peggy Derhake, mixed media
Saturday, May 20
10 a.m. to noon Jay Burgmann, gouache/watercolor
10 a.m. to noon Betty Burgmann, acrylic
Noon to 2 p.m. Terri Cheatham, wire wrapping
Noon to 2 p.m. Michael Anderson, acrylics
Noon to 2 p.m. Nancy Avdoian, watercolor
2-4 p.m. Terri Cheatham, wire wrapping
2-4 p.m. Ed Smith, oils
4-6 p.m. David Carriel, photography
4-6 p.m. Janet Moreiiko-Gagen, jewelry
4-6 p.m. Susan Kunz, drawing
6-8 p.m. David Carriel, photography
6-8 p.m. Sally Farrington, watercolor
Sunday, May 21
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sally Farrington, watercolor
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lendy Middendorf, glass flameworking
1-3 p.m. Lendy Middendorf, glass flameworking
1-3 p.m. RoseMary Steuer, pencil drawing
3-5 p.m. Jay Burgmann, gouache/watercolor
3-5 p.m. Betty Burgmann, acrylic
3-5 p.m. Lendy Middendorf, glass flameworking
Art on the Square High School Exhibition
The Art on the Square High School Exhibition is open for viewing in the lobby of the Mathis, Marifian & Richter building at 23 Public Square in Belleville.
Viewing times are 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The awards ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in front of the courthouse.
Shuttle Service:
A shuttle bus is scheduled to arrive at the Belleville Scheel Street MetroLink station 10 minutes before the Art on the Square start times each day. Round trips will be made every 15 minutes. The final trip each evening will leave from Main Street 20 minutes after the day’s scheduled end. The shuttle ends at East Main and North Jackson streets.
For more information about Art on the Square, visit artonthesquare.com or the Facebook page.
