Art Spectacular at the Carillon

A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair

Celebrate 20 Years of Art, Music & Community

Join Us for the 20th Anniversary of Central Illinois’ Premier Fine Art Festival! Art Spectacular at the Carillon is a top-ranked juried fine art show named one of the Best 200 Art Fairs in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

📅 September 13–14, 2025

📍 Washington Park, Springfield, IL (at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon)

🕰️ Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM | Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM

🎟️ Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Rain or Shine

This year’s festival brings together 40+ exceptional artists from across the Midwest and beyond, showcasing original, museum-quality works in a wide variety of media, including:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Jewelry
• Ceramics
• Mixed Media
• Wood & Glass Art

More Than Just Art

Founded in 2006 by Rees Carillon Society Board Member, Barb Walker, Art Spectacular is a multi-experience festival of art and music that attracts approximately 5,000 art lovers, families, and collectors each year. This professionally juried fine art and craft show features collector and museum-quality works in a range of price points—from $50 to $7,500.

Art Spectacular is more than a fine art show—it’s a full weekend experience for all ages:

🎨 Live Artist Demonstrations – Watch talent in action

🎶 Live Music Performances – Relax and enjoy local musicians

👧 Kids’ Place & Kids Only Art Sale – Creative fun for young artists

🍔 Food Vendors – Delicious local eats and treats

🎁 Silent Auction & Gift Basket Raffle – Support the Carillon and win big

Event Details

Date: September 13-14, 2025

Time: Saturday, September 13th 10 AM–5 PM | Sunday, September 14th 10 AM–4 PM

Admission: Free!

Pets: For the safety of pets, people, and artwork, only licensed service animals are allowed

Event Contact: Connie Heskett, Chair

📧 [email protected] | 📞 217-306-1838

Location & Parking

Washington Park, 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL

The event takes place near the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon.

Free parking available throughout the park and surrounding streets. The area is ADA accessible with paved paths and restrooms nearby.

Why Attend?

• Unique, high-quality artwork you won’t find anywhere else
• Perfect for families, art collectors, and weekend explorers
• Supports the historic Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, the 5th largest carillon in the world

Support the Carillon: Donate to the Silent Auction or Raffle

Your donations help preserve and promote the Rees Carillon’s legacy. We welcome contributions of gift certificates, themed baskets, or unique items for our silent auction and raffle.

If you are interested in donating for the silent auction or raffle, please contact Betty at [email protected]

Don’t Miss Springfield’s Premier Fine Art Festival

Make a weekend of it and celebrate 20 years of art, music, and community under the chimes of the iconic Rees Carillon.

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 2024 Artist Award Winners: 

Best of Show – Kent Epler – Sculpture

1st Place Fine Art – Tony Rubba – Watercolor

1st Place Fine Craft – Pat Kroth – Fiber

2nd Place Fine Art – Courtney Farquharson – Printmaking

2nd Place Fine Craft – T.J. Potter – Jewelry

Best New Artist – Steve Martin – Wood

Favorite Artist – Cheryl Baker – Printmaking Digital

With our Thanks to These
Generous 2024 Sponsors:

*REES CARILLON SOCIETY*
*SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT*
*THE CARILLON BELLES*
*WASHINGTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN*

MEDIA SPONSOR

EVENT SPONSOR

GOLD

LAURIE & DAVID FARREL

BRIAN D MILLER, M.D.  &   JULIE A. LOVE, NBA,NBC-HWC

SILVER

CARILLONNEUR’S CLUB

CEFCU
TROXELL

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

BJ GRAND SALON & SPA
BUNN
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

SPONSOR

BY-PASS AUTOBODY
LAMBERT CUSTOM POOLS, INC.
P.H. BROUGHTON & SONS
PREMIERE AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
GREGORY P. SGRO
WARREN-BOYNTON STATE BANK
STAAB FUNERAL HOME

FRIEND

RYAN ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS

FAMILY SPONSORS

LINDA DISTLEHORST
F.LUCILLE FOSTER
LORRAYNE TOUCH GERMAN
VICTORIA HUNTER GERMAN
LINDA WILLIAMS HAMMER
TOM & JUNE HARMON
ANN & GREG HURST
JOE & LYNN MCMENAMIN
THE NOLL FAMILY
KATHRYN RANSOM
KATHY & MILT SEES
LESLIE SGRO
DON & WANDA TRACY
CARLO & STEPHANIE VAN ULFT
BARB WALKER
DIANA WIDICUS & MIKE DAVIS
SHARON K. ZOOK

IN-KIND SPONSORS

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
DAIRY QUEEN ON WABASH
HARVEST MARKET
HY-VEE
IHOP ON WABASH
MEIJER
MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS
PASFIELD GOLF COURSE
PEPSI COLA
RAISING CAIN’S CHICKEN FINGERS
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE, SPRINGFIELD
STARBUCKS ON MONROE
SUPER WASH® CAR WASH
VONO MEDICAL SUPPLIES

With our Thanks to These Talented 2024 Musicians:

Every Hour on the Hour: Carlo van Ulft – Carillonist, Rees Memorial Carillon

SPONSORS & DONORS

Please contact Barb Walker at 217-787-3532 or [email protected]

MUSICIANS

Would you like to showcase your talent and donate an hour or two of your time for the benefit of Springfield’s historical musical treasure, the Rees Memorial Carillon?

Please contact Connie Heskett at [email protected], (217) 306-1838

VOLUNTEERS

To be an awesome volunteer, please click on the blue button above for a Volunteer Application Form; or please contact Connie Heskett at [email protected], (217) 306-1838

50 Volunteers are needed in half-day or full-day shifts (no split shifts, please):

• Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm -or- 8 am-Noon -or- 11:00 am-5:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm -or- 8:00 am-1:00 pm -or- Noon-5:30 pm
• Sunday 4 pm – 7 pm: 8:00 am-4:30 pm -or- 8:00 am-1:00 pm -or- Noon-4:30 pm -or- 4:00 pm-7:30 pm
• Friday: Event set-up
• Saturday and Sunday: staffing for the parking lot, gates, gift basket raffle, kids’ art sale, hospitality, refreshments on wheels, etc.
• Sunday: 4 pm – 7 pm: Event break-down and pack-up.

We are grateful and appreciate our enthusiastic Volunteers who keep our artists and patrons happy and help make this a successful fundraiser for the Rees Memorial Carillon.