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From the internationally-known Art on the Square to the Heartland's largest indie show to numerous galleries, every art lover's taste and budget will be satisfied at these art shows.
 Art in the Park (Highland) Don't miss this up and coming October art show of fine crafts and juried artisans. Lindendale Park, Highland 618-654-4727
ArtEAST (Edwardsville) Art lovers get a map to more than 150 studios to watch demonstrations and view exhibitions every October. Edwardsville 618-656-3348
Art on the Square (Belleville) This jruied art show, held in May for all media, was ranked the #1 Art Fair in the Nation in the 2009 Art Fair Source Book. It is also ranked in the top 10 shows in the nation by Sunshine Artists magazine. Downtown Belleville 800-677-9255
Art Walk (Greenville) "Our Common Ground" puts on this event with local artists. Participants see demonstrations of various techniques from weaving to pottery to wood carving. The event includes musical offerings as visitors move from art studios to art exhibits. 214 N. Third St., Greenville 618-664-9432
Strange Folk Festival (O'Fallon) This is the Heartland's largest outdoor indie art festival, held in September, with 120 juried vendors the U.S. and Canada. Shop for affordable counter-culture eclectic art and enjoy live music, good food, free wi-fi and art activities for kids. O'Fallon Community Park 618-624-0139
Street Art Festival (Highland) Artists transform the streets around the historic downtown square into an outdoor museum as they create fabulous paintings in chalk. Watch them work, enjoy a variety of food, drink and music. Young artists can create at the Kreative Kids Korner. 907 Main St., Highland 618-654-3721
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