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SUMMARY:Art Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Art Spectacular at the Carillon \nA juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair\nCelebrate 21 Years of Art\, Music & Community \nJoin Us for the 21st 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. \n📅 September 12\, 2026 – September 13\, 2026 \n📍 Washington Park\, Springfield\, IL (at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon) \n🕰️ Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM | Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM \n🎟️ Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Rain or Shine \nThis 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: \n\nPainting\nSculpture\nPhotography\nJewelry\nCeramics\nMixed Media\nWood & Glass Art\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual admirer\, you’ll discover something special. \n\n\nVIEW 2026 PROGRAMMore Than Just Art\nFounded 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. \nArt Spectacular is more than a fine art show—it’s a full weekend experience for all ages: \n🎨 Live Artist Demonstrations – Watch talent in action \n🎶 Live Music Performances – Relax and enjoy local musicians \n👧 Kids’ Place & Kids Only Art Sale – Creative fun for young artists \n🍔 Food Vendors – Delicious local eats and treats \n🎁 Silent Auction & Gift Basket Raffle – Support the Carillon and win big \n\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: September 12-13\, 2026 \nTime: Saturday\, September 12th 10 AM–5 PM | Sunday\, September 13th 10 AM–4 PM \nAdmission: Free! \nPets: For the safety of pets\, people\, and artwork\, only licensed service animals are allowed \nEvent Contact: Connie Heskett\, Chair \n📧 spfldartspectacular@gmail.com | 📞 217-306-1838 \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\nWashington Park\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL \nThe event takes place near the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. \nFree parking available throughout the park and surrounding streets. The area is ADA accessible with paved paths and restrooms nearby. \n\n\n\nWelcome to our 2026 Artists!\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nName\nMedium\nState\n\n\n\n\nCarlos Iglesias\nJewelry\nFL\n\n\nJay Hall\nSculpture\nAS\n\n\nTony Rubba\nWater Color/Painting\nIL\n\n\nRagina Santarelli\nGlass\nIL\n\n\nMartin Vanags\nDrawing\nIL\n\n\nBrenda Woods\nFiber Cloth\nMO\n\n\nStephen Phillips\nSculpture\nIN\n\n\nCarolyn Phillips\nJewelry\nIN\n\n\nEmily Cross\nMixed Media 2-D\nMO\n\n\nTori Eisenberg\nJewelry\nIL\n\n\nMatthew Pryer\nMetal\nIL\n\n\nSteve McNeil\nWood\nIL\n\n\nRandy & Joy Turner\nGlass\nIL\n\n\nJill Morgan\nFiber\nIL\n\n\nDiane Christopher\nPainting\nIL\n\n\nJeni Engel-Conley\nJewelry\nOH\n\n\nKent Epler\nSculpture\nIN\n\n\nGregory Pratt\nPhotography\nIL\n\n\nKaren Fiorino\nCeramics-Clay\nIL\n\n\nSteve Martin\nWood\nIL\n\n\nChristina Plichta\nPainting\nMN\n\n\nChester Stogner\nCarved Decoys\nIL\n\n\nCourtney Farquharson\nPrintmaking\nIL\n\n\nLee Douma\nWood Sculpture\nIN\n\n\nCameron Meerdink\nCeramics-Clay\nIL\n\n\nJennifer Mallory\nPainting-Acrylic\nIL\n\n\nCarole Harp\nPaper Quilling\nIL\n\n\nLuke & Molly Ames\nWood\nIL\n\n\nJonathan Bryan\nWood\nIL\n\n\nAnthony Slichenmyer\nSculpture\nIL\n\n\n\n\n\nCome listen to the talented 2026 Musicians!\nEvery Hour on the Hour: Carlo van Ulft – Carillonist\, Rees Memorial Carillon \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSaturday:\nSunday:\n\n\n\n\n10:15\n\nSangamon Woodwind Consort \n\n\nTrinity Wind Ensemble \n\n\n\n11:15\n\nPrairie Winds Flute Ensemble \n\nMother Road Bones\n\n\n12:15\nFourSquared  Multiple Woodwind Quartet\nWild Columbine\n\n\n1:15\nSangamon Brass Quintet\nSlidin’ By\n\n\n2:15\nTown Criers\nOld Time Tunes\n\n\n3:15\n\nEIU Brass Quintet \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nUnique\, high-quality artwork you won’t find anywhere else\nPerfect for families\, art collectors\, and weekend explorers\nSupports the historic Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, the 5th largest carillon in the world\n\n\n\n\nSupport the Carillon: Donate to the Silent Auction or Raffle\nYour 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. \nIf you are interested in donating for the silent auction or raffle\, please contact Betty at b_j_way@yahoo.com \n\n\n\nDon’t Miss Springfield’s Premier Fine Art Festival\nMake a weekend of it and celebrate 21 years of art\, music\, and community under the chimes of the iconic Rees Carillon. \nStay Updated \nFollow us on Facebook for artist features\, event updates\, and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks! \n\n\n\nWith our Thanks to These\n\nGenerous 2026 Sponsors:\n*REES CARILLON SOCIETY*\n*SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT*\n*THE CARILLON BELLES*\n*WASHINGTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN* \nMEDIA SPONSOR\n \nEVENT SPONSOR\n \nSILVER SPONSOR\nDAVID & LAURIE FARREL \nBRONZE SPONSORS\nEvelyn M. Thomas \n \n \nPRESIDENT’S CLUB\nMary Anne Elson \nKathryn Ransom \nWanda and Don Tracy \nTroxell \nBarb Walker \nFRIENDS OF THE CARILLON SPONSOR\n\n\n\nBy-Pass Autobody & Towing-24hrs \nTom & June Harmon \nAnn & Greg Hurst \nJoe & Lynn McMenamin \nRay & Mary Beth Roland \nP.H. Broughton & Sons\, Inc \nLois Pitz \nPremiere Audio Visual Inc \nLinda Williams Hammer \nRob & Kim Flesher \nRyan Electrical Solutions \nLeslie Sgro\, Park Board President \nWarren-Boynton State Bank \nDiana Widicus MD \nSharon Zook \nCarlo & Stephanie van Ulft \nIN-KIND SPONSORS\nAce Hardware – Wabash \nIHOP \nMel-O-Cream Donuts \nPasfield Golf Course \nRoman Catholic Diocese of Spfld \nSPONSORS & DONORS\nPlease contact Connie Heskett at 217-306-1838 or connieheskett@gmail.com. \nMUSICIANS\nWould 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? \nPlease contact Lucy Yockey at yockeylucy@gmail.com. \nVOLUNTEERS\nTo be an awesome volunteer\, please submit the Volunteer Application Form below; or please contact Connie Heskett at connie.heskett@gmail.com\, (217) 306-1838. \n50 Volunteers are needed in half-day or full-day shifts: \n\nFriday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm -or- 8 am-Noon -or- 11:00 am-5:00 pm\nSaturday and Sunday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm -or- 8:00 am-1:00 pm -or- Noon-5:30 pm\nSunday 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\nFriday: Event set-up\nSaturday and Sunday: staffing for the parking lot\, gates\, gift basket raffle\, kids’ art sale\, hospitality\, refreshments on wheels\, etc.\nSunday: 4 pm – 7 pm: Event break-down and pack-up.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n\n\n \n Your email\n\n\n \n Are you over the age of 16?\n\nYesNo\n \n Have you volunteered for Art Spectacular before?\n\nYesNo\n \n If you’d like to be assigned with someone\, please provide their name and phone number\n\n\n \n\n	Preferred Shift(s):\n	\n	Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday: 8:00 am – NoonFriday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pmSaturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmSaturday: Noon – 5:30 pmSunday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pmSunday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmSunday: Noon – 4:30 pmSunday: 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n	 \n\n Your message (optional)\n\n\n \n\n ×\n\n\n 2026 Artist Award Winners: \nBest of Show – TBD \n1st Place Fine Art – TBD \n1st Place Fine Craft – TBD \n2nd Place Fine Art – TBD \n2nd Place Fine Craft – TBD \nBest New Artist – TBD \nFavorite Artist – TBD \nWe 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.
URL:https://carillon-rees.org/event/art-spectacular/
LOCATION:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL\, 62704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juried Fine Art Fair
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