Art is for Everyone
Artspace Southern Illinois is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing the cultural arts to more people & supporting creatives throughout our region—painting, sculpture, photography, music, performance, architecture, design, creative writing, and beyond.
We’ve been celebrating and expanding the cultural arts in our region for more than 30 years. We’re focused on creating more opportunities for people across our region to discover and enjoy the arts—providing creative spaces, offering easy ways to participate, and supporting regional creatives and the arts community we are proud to be a part of.
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Our Story
We believe creativity builds stronger communities and gives people the chance to explore, discover, and express themselves in meaningful ways. We believe the cultural arts are for everyone. There are no rules for what inspires you, what you like or don’t, or how art makes you feel—CREATE & EXPLORE.
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Our Venues & Creative Spaces
Open to the public, we have several creative and flexible-space venues offering a variety of cultural arts activities. We showcase a wide range of arts, including art exhibitions, performances, live music, engaging talks, workshops, and more; featuring local creatives and bringing renowned artists to our region.
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Joy and Discovery—Diverse Expression
Featuring seven inspiring Southern Illinois women artists, this exhibition showcases the vibrant, beautifully unique, and deeply personal expressions of remarkable artists. Their works reflect discovery, joy, creativity, culture, and the diverse perspectives that shape their lives and inform their art. Discover something new.
Our Work & Ways to Explore
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Events & Exhibits
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Art Spaces, Gift Gallery, & More
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Murals & Public Art
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Grant Funding for the Arts
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Services for Creatives
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Exhibiting Opportunities
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Youth Theatre Program
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Shop Art & Artisan Goods
Our Impact
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Awarded to regional artists for residency programs in 2025 (partner with 3Arts)
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Operating budget is grant funding directly supporting artists and the arts in Southern Illinois.
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Awarded to artists in Southern Illinois in 2025 through our dedicated grants fund.
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Community murals across the region, created through our funding and collaborations.
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Support the cultural arts & creatives in local communities
Your support helps bring more creative activities, events, and programs to communities across Southern Illinois that might otherwise lack opportunities to participate and gives local artists vital funding and services to be able to keep creating and sharing their work.