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Opening Celebration: On the Strip, New Art Center, Gift Gallery, and more

  • Artspace Southern Illinois—On the Strip 607 South Illinois Avenue Carbondale, IL, 62901 United States (map)

Join Us for an Opening Celebration of Our Newest Venue

Welcoming everyone to: Artspace Southern Illinois—On the Strip

Free and open to the public—No Tickets Needed

We are excited to invite everyone to our NEW, flexible-space venue in the heart of downtown Carbondale at 607 S. Illinois Ave. We’ve completed a major remodel of Phase One to modernize this space and bring it to life in a creative, new way. This vibrant space helps us bring more opportunities for everyone to discover and take part in the arts in Southern Illinois.

Event Highlights

  • Check out our new space, learn about our updated name, and all that’s happening at Artspace Southern Illinois

  • See a new exhibit by Southern Illinois Artist, John Havlik - he’ll be there to chat and connect

  • Enjoy bites and beverages (fun mocktails)

  • Discover a variety of beautiful art and artisan creations at our new gift gallery - most of which are for sale (proceeds benefit the artist and our work)

  • Get an update on Phase Two of the venue - our maker’s space and more

  • Plus, just come hang out at our new space and help celebrate the cultural arts in Southern Illinois

Here’s what’s now open at this new space:

  • Art Exhibition Space - featuring local artists + many original works for sale

  • Coffee and Tea Cafe 

  • Expansive Outdoor Patio 

  • Gift Gallery - shop our carefully-curated artist and artisan creations & gifts - proceeds support artists + our work

    • Original works of art

    • Pottery

    • Sculpture

    • Handmade jewelry

    • Hand-crafted creations: blankets, hand-printed tea towels, stuffed animals, and more

    • So much more - because these are handcrafted and unique, items rotate  

 
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