For the twelfth annual Paint Historic Belleville Art Event, we are excited to announce a new location and gala-style format!
Join us at the Midcentury Modern Architecture Museum of Belleville for an evening of art viewing, drinks and an opportunity to own original paintings by some of the area’s most renowned plein air artists, all while supporting the Belleville Historical Society!
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Paint Historic Belleville Art Event
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to view paintings
Auction begins at 7 p.m.
Midcentury Modern Architecture Museum of Belleville
6 Oak Knoll Place, Belleville, IL 62223 | Open in Google Maps »
Tickets: $25, includes hors d’oeuvres and two drinks
Your ticket ticket value will be applied toward the purchase of any 2023 painting and will also include a one-year membership to the Belleville Historical Society.
Tickets are available online via Eventbrite, or in person at Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap (6160 West Main Street) and Circa Boutique (128 East Main Street).
We have solicited artwork that represents selected historic buildings in Belleville from select Metro area artists. We will also be posting paintings on our Facebook page as we received them from our artists, so be sure to follow for a sneak peek!
The sites and paintings this year are:
- Trinity United Church of Christ
- Pigs-in-a-Poke Drive In
- Philharmonic Concert on Abend Street
- Historic Ritz Theater
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
- Wesley Drive Streetscape
- 402 East Main ghost sign
- Fort Conquer Christian Center
- Commercial Building – 29 East Main St.
- Lofts on the Square
- 325 East Main ghost signs
- Ideal Stencil – East B and North Douglas
- Chelar Tool & Die
- 404 North Charles 1860s residence
- Glenview Drive Streetscape
- Charlie’s Tavern Mascoutah Avenue
- Yoch Residence – 930 East Main St.
- Suburban Motors (former trolley power substation)