Demonstration and music highlight Saturday’s Art on the Square schedule
The weekend of fine art, entertainment and food continues in downtown Belleville today with Art on the Square.
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.
Activities for kids, a slate of bands and other entertainment and local food will be part of the fun.
Hours Saturday are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art on the Square is free and open to the public.
No pets are allowed.
Saturday Entertainment
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
Saturday 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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
