Springfield Art Association

Springfield Art Association

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We are a non-profit visual arts community center that was established in 1913.

SAA is home to many activities for all ages in the Art School for classes, workshops and camps; Historic Edwards Place for tours and events; Michael Victor II Art Library for book loans and scholarly presentations; Art Outreach, a free regional school resource; Art Gallery for local and national artist exhibitions. We host festivals year round from the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair to the Molly Schlich Film Series.

09/23/2026

New Fall SAAmplers have dropped! From much loved glass blowing to Historical Cooking SAAmplers, there is something new for everyone to try out!

To see what is available, please visit: https://www.springfieldart.org/saamplers.html

Photos from Springfield Art Association's post 09/22/2026

Our first "Art of Giving Day" is only one week away! Will you join us in providing visual art opportunities to your community? Over the past 113 years, the SAA has been proud to offer a robust catalog of classes for people of all ages and backgrounds. Just this year alone, we have been able to serve 1,873 adult and 1,317 youth students in our studios and Edwards Place!

To learn more about how you can get involved on September 29th, please visit: https://www.springfieldart.org/art-of-giving-day.html

09/21/2026

The SAA is CLOSED today (September 21) so everyone can get some much needed rest after a great Fine Art Fair weekend! See you tomorrow!

Photos from Springfield Art Association's post 09/20/2026

Congratulations to our award winners at the Fine Art Fair! This years “Best in Show” award goes to April Sepich and the “Best Newcomer” award goes to Gina Lamonica! You have until 4PM this afternoon to check out their booths and support all of our amazing artists! Look for the trophies in different booths to see who won each of their categories!

09/20/2026

The Fine Art Fair is open today from 10am-4pm! Come out to support these amazing artists!

09/19/2026

The 38th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair is finally here! Join us today (Sept 19) from 10AM-5PM and tomorrow (Sept 20) from 10AM-4PM to fall in love with art from around the country! From ceramics to glass, painting to jewelry, and everything in between, our art vendors have you covered!

Thank you so much to our anonymous sponsor that supported this event in memory of our friend Bronwyn Eves!

09/18/2026

Only one more day until the 38th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair! We have a line-up of live music performances provided by local bands and groups, as well as Brad Breneman filling the weekend with toe-tapping music! Come out to support our local musicians while you shop!

Thank you to the Carolyn Schnirring Dungan Trust for sponsoring this event in memory of our dear friend Carolyn Dungan!

09/17/2026

Have a furry friend that you would like to bring along with you to the 38th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair? Please bring them! This event is pet-friendly as long as your pet is leashed and okay in large crowds!

Thank you to Rich and Becky Owens for your continued support of this event!

For more details on this event, please visit: https://www.springfieldart.org/fine-art-fair.html

09/17/2026

Did you know that two tents at the 38th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair have art for sale by multiple local artists? Swing by this weekend to support these community groups along with all of our other amazing artists!

Thank you to Roland and Linda Folse for supporting this art-filled weekend!

09/16/2026

Make and Mingle is CANCELLED tonight (September 16) due to the studio being used to prepare for the Used Book Sale during our Fine Art Fair this weekend! Sorry for any inconvenience!

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700 N 4th Street
Springfield, IL
62702