eARTh Fest is coming up on Saturday, April 18! 🌎 Drop in for artist-led workshops every hour, local artisan vendors, free all-day artmaking . . . plus, enjoy a discount on lunch from baked (pizzas)!

Register here!

🌿 SCHEDULE
10—11am: Mindful Morning with GCAC ($5)
11am—12pm: Tetrapak Printmaking with Tina Browder ($10)
1—2pm: DIY Botanical Booklets with Adrienne Hagen & Ana V. Fleming ($10)
2—3pm: Clay Charms with GCAC ($10)

🌿 ALL DAY FREE ACTIVITIES
10am—3pm: Painting in the Imagination Station (FREE)
10am—3pm: Community Landscape Nature Collage with Adrienne Hagen (FREE)

🌿 DAY PASS ($25) Includes all workshops: Mindful Morning, Tetra Pak Printmaking, DIY Botanical Booklets, and Clay Charms!

🛍 SHOP ARTIST VENDORS
Art by Aniteb
My Art Creations
SopervilleRoad
SecondArtt and Sew Mimish
Lone Wolf MGM Designs
Fine Art by BK Pullen

📸 PHOTO COMPETITION
Submit your favorite Earth Day-inspired photo by 3pm on April 18th to be considered! All photos submitted before the 18th will be on display throughout Earth Fest! Digital submissions can be sent to education@galesburgarts.org, and in-person submissions can be dropped off during our open hours leading up to the event.

See you there! 🌼

Galesburg Public Library's Community Read 2026: Bite by Bite

In partnership with the Galesburg Public Library's Community Read, we are hosting 3 free activities that correspond with this year's book: Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. GCAC will host three free community activities in tandem with the Community Read. 

• Wed., Apr 1, 5:30-6:30: Feelings Feast

• Wed., Apr 15, 5:30-6:30: Ingredients of Identity

• Wed., Apr 29, 5:30-6:30: Veggie Printmaking

Join us for one or all! Learn more on the Galesburg Public Library's website. 

Galesburg Public Library's Community Read 2026: Bite by Bite

In partnership with the Galesburg Public Library's Community Read, we are hosting 3 free activities that correspond with this year's book: Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. GCAC will host three free community activities in tandem with the Community Read. 

• Wed., Apr 1, 5:30-6:30: Feelings Feast

• Wed., Apr 15, 5:30-6:30: Ingredients of Identity

• Wed., Apr 29, 5:30-6:30: Veggie Printmaking

Join us for one or all! Learn more on the Galesburg Public Library's website. 

CRITZ! Community Art Critique

SAT, March 21| 1-3pm 

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Bring a piece or two of artwork to critique in a supportive, welcoming environment! No prior critique experience required.  

$5 per person, or FREE w/ Student ID

Join us for the next meeting of GCAC Photo Club!

Saturday, March 14 from 1-3pm at the Galesburg Community Arts Center

FREE to attend, and all are welcome!

Join us for an exhibition of fiber artwork by artist Eboni Bellott, on view in the 3rd floor Joanne R. Goudie Permanent Collection Gallery from Feb 27 - Apr 11, 2026.

FREE opening reception on Friday, Feb. 27th from 5-8pm!

A Glow-in-the-Dark Art Making Extravaganza!

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Join us for a fun night of GLOW-IN-THE-DARK art-making!

• Bring in a plain T-Shirt!

• Paint a communal canvas!

• Make glowing papercrafts!

$5 per person. FREE with Kids' Pass. All ages are encouraged to participate. Supervision recommended for kiddos under 10.

In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Thursday, February 12th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Final Two Sessions! Wed. 1/28 (Graphic Design), and Wed. 2/4 (Music and Sound Design), 4-6pm

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Final Two Sessions! Wed. 1/28 (Graphic Design), and Wed. 2/4 (Music and Sound Design), 4-6pm

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• WED. (4-6pm) and SAT. (10am-12pm) in January 2026

• Final Two Sessions! Wed. 1/28 (Graphic Design), and Wed. 2/4 (Music and Sound Design)

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Every WED. (4-6pm) and SAT. (10am-12pm) in January 2026

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Every WED. (4-6pm) and SAT. (10am-12pm) in January 2026

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Every WED. (4-6pm) and SAT. (10am-12pm) in January 2026

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

Save the date for KIDS' MONTH in January 2026! This year's theme will be ART IRL (In Real Life): Artists in the World Around Us.

• FREE art sessions for children in K-8th grade!

• Every WED. (4-6pm) and SAT. (10am-12pm) in January 2026

• Galesburg Community Arts Center (349 East Main Street)

Sessions kick off Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm! See you there

2025 Merry Market
Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Galesburg Community Arts Center
349 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL
Free admission

Join us for our upcoming MERRY MARKET on Saturday, November 22, 2025! Browse original handcrafted artwork by over 20+ regional artists spread across all three floors of the Arts Center. Sip on festive libations from our cash bar, and shop the day away! Support small business & your local makers.

• J. Neal Botanical Papers (paper, cards, ornaments)

• BK Pullen (framed & matted paintings and prints)

• Mary Hildebrand (oil paintings, cards, prints)

• Jeanne Clark (felted wool, winter and Christmas decor)

• Becky Peterson (papier-mache, holiday items)

• Lone Wolf MGM Designs (jewelry & pottery)

• Stacey Miller Art (watercolor)

• Art by Aniteb (paintings, prints, stationary)

• Cyn Elizabeth Studios (stained glass, sea glass art, silversmithing, jewelry, and more)

• My Art Creations (jewelry bead designs)

• June 13 Pottery (pottery: mugs, bowls, plates, ornaments)

• Cerezas (Art by Sheri Lozano)

• Jubilation Ceramics (functional ceramics: mugs, bowls, vases)

• Betsy Zmuda-Swanson (handmade journals, landscape paintings, oil and acrylic)

• Art by Jennifer Jayne (paintings, floral & landscape)

• Cheeta Moon Designs (handcrafted jewelry, silver & bronze)

• Fox Art (paintings, fused glass, painted feathers)

• Off Center Art (jewelry & cards)

• SmithGirl Handmade (journals & bowls made of magazines)

• Sage Lundquist Art (prints, cards, stickers, buttons, tea towels, leather)

• Etcetera - Custom Designs (jewelry, wire-wrapped)

• M&R Doubet Farms (sublimation pieces, cups, keychains, bookmarks, phone cases, skincare + soaps)

• Baskets & More (Woven goods, baskets, vases, jewelry)

Thank you to Brightspeed Fiber for sponsoring this event.

Join us to Piece Together a Collaborative Work of Art!

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Drop in to paint a large-scale community puzzle! The final product will be on display in the brand-new Imagination Station.

All ages welcome! FREE

Join us to Piece Together a Collaborative Work of Art!

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Drop in to paint a large-scale community puzzle! The final product will be on display in the brand-new Imagination Station.

All ages welcome! $5 per child.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 from 5-7pm to celebrate Jenny Chi’s exhibition Renaissance Atlas. On view October 3 - November 15, 2025.

CritZ! Community Critique Session

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CritZ sessions are friendly, constructive discussions oriented around process + creativity. Bring a piece or two of your original artworks (finished or in-progress) for a group critique. No prior critiquing experience is necessary, and all skill levels are encouraged to join!

($5 to participate, free with student ID)

You are invited to submit your original art for an exhibition and prizes, at WALNUT GROVE FARM during the Scenic Drive, the first two weekends in October (10/4-10/5, 10/11-10/12).

• All 2-dimensional original artwork accepted, such as paint, watercolors, collage, photography, etc. NO coloring pages, all work must be original.

• 12 x 16 maximum size, ready to mount. A label must be attached to the back of the art work.

• All entries must be dropped off to the Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St. by Saturday, September 27 by 3pm. All work must be picked up from Walnut Grove Farm on Sunday, October 12 between 1 and 5 pm. Artwork not picked up at that time will not be kept.

There is no participation fee — It’s FREE! Only one entry per student. Each contestant will be eligible for a cash prize in their age group AND each contestant can choose from the Art Supply Grab Bag when they pick up their work October 12.

COOKE PARK PLAY DAYS

Come play, run, and have fun!

Tuesdays: July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 5, 2025 from 10am -12pm

• Mobile Playground

• Art Project by GCAC

• Origami Making

• Storytelling

• Kathleen Ridlon - Think Different, Move Different!

• Snacks

Sponsored by the Galesburg Community Arts Center and Galesburg Parks & Recreation.

Corner of South Henderson and West Second Street

COOKE PARK PLAY DAYS

Come play, run, and have fun!

Tuesdays: July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 5, 2025 from 10am -12pm

• Mobile Playground

• Art Project by GCAC

• Origami Making

• Storytelling

• Kathleen Ridlon - Think Different, Move Different!

• Snacks

Sponsored by the Galesburg Community Arts Center and Galesburg Parks & Recreation.

Corner of South Henderson and West Second Street

COOKE PARK PLAY DAYS

Come play, run, and have fun!

Tuesdays: July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 5, 2025 from 10am -12pm

• Mobile Playground

• Art Project by GCAC

• Origami Making

• Storytelling

• Kathleen Ridlon - Think Different, Move Different!

• Snacks

Sponsored by the Galesburg Community Arts Center and Galesburg Parks & Recreation.

Corner of South Henderson and West Second Street

REGISTER

Drop in with your family and/or friends to create personalized stones for your garden! Write words, draw pictures, press glass and tiles, or even a handprint to create your own unique, decorative stones. Select from molds of different sizes and shapes to create as many as you'd like, while materials last!

All supplies provided, but feel free to bring items from home to incorporate into the stones!