Fostering Creativity & Appreciation for the Arts in the Gateway East Community

Join GEAG

Gateway East Artists Guild is a non-profit organization of artists and art enthusiasts working to encourage self-expression through the visual arts, and to foster awareness, appreciation, and artistic development through educational programs throughout the Metro-East community. 

GEAG members are from a wide variety of artistic backgrounds and skill levels. From professional, nationally recognized artists, to those just starting out or those who appreciate and support the arts, GEAG has something to offer.
Visit us at our next monthly meeting, the first Wednesday of each month at the SWIC PSOP building at 201 N. Church St in Belleville, IL. 

Upcoming Events

GEAG Members in Action

After almost two years of planning, Charlotte Johnson and her husband Bill Harroff, successfully helped plan and serve as local hosts for the 2025 Movable Book Conference held at Dury Plaza at the Arch in St. Louis the last weekend in September. Almost 100 artist and collector members from around the world gathered (in person and virtually) to show their latest work, compete for prizes, listen to informative presentations, buy and sell their work, visit exhibits at local libraries … and even explore local sites. Charlotte, a charter member of the organization, made three presentations and found time to re-connect with many of the guests who have become fast friends over the 3 decades of gathering.

This photo is of Char and Bill with this year’s Meggendorfer Award Winner, Ma Mengxin and her partner from China. Her 3-book set is called “PopUp A-Z “ and includes an encyclopedia of all the paper “mechanicals” that she was able to identify.

GEAG member Shada Vega has 5 pieces on display at the Edwardsville Public Library. The dates of the exhibit are from September 04, 2025, to January 2026. These pieces are available for purchase.

I am a part of the “Rooted in Nature” gallery show at Green Root Gallery. Opening reception is Sept. 05, 4 – 7 pm and runs till November 02.

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