• Sketch & Socialize

    Arts & Festival Building

    Bring your sketchbook or other work in progress to the Arts & Festival building and enjoy socializing with other GEAG members.  

  • Words for the Work: a workshop on naming your art with intention

    Arts & Festival Building

    A hands-on workshop for artists who want to get better at naming their art - whether to deepen the meaning, connect with the viewers or finally retire "untitled" titles. We will explore strategies, examples and creative prompts to find the right word for the works you've created. Supplies needed: notebook/paper, pen/pencil, and 4-5 photographs of […]

  • Sketch & Socialize with Jay and Betty

    Arts & Festival Building

    We'll open the Arts & Festivals Building at 5 pm for an evening of relaxation, sketching, painting, or any other art-related activity you'd like to bring and enjoy.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Bring Your Own Beverages.  If alcohol is allowed, we'll announce it later.  Each artist must provide their art supplies.  A couple of […]

  • Photography Talk

    Arts & Festival Building

    with David Carriel and Brian Grapperhaus A discussion on digital photography for those who want to progress past simply taking snapshots. We will discuss a wide variety of topics, including basic equipment, common shooting modes and how to select which to use. How to find good light conditions, different methods of isolating your subject and […]

  • Collaborate with Van Gogh

    Workshop Leader: Suzy Kunz Dates: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm) Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 30 Public Square, Belleville, IL Cost: Free! (but registration required. Register HERE) Workshop limited to 12 artists. GEAG members only. Objective: Have fun and learn from fellow GEAG members. Process: We will […]

  • Bead Soup Bracelet Workshop

    Arts & Festival Building

    We will make a wrap around bracelet using memory wire and random glass beads from a dish in the middle of the table.  The bracelets can be worn or hung up as sun catchers, rear view mirror decor, or whatever other creative use you can think of.  This is a fun and simple way to […]

  • Gateway to Art 2025

    Green Root Gallery, Belleville

    at Green Root Gallery in Belleville Enter now through July 25 HERE

  • Paint with Confidence

    Going beyond reference photos A One-Day Art Workshop Open to All Artists Workshop Instructor: Michael Anderson Date: Saturday August 9, 2025 Time: 9:00am-4pm Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 1 Public Sq., Belleville, IL Cost: $60 non-member rate / GEAG Members $40 Online Pre-Registration HERE Description: A unique approach designed to enhance the painter’s practice […]

  • Sketch & Socialize

    Arts & Festival Building

    Bring your sketchbook or other work in progress to the Arts & Festival building and enjoy socializing with other GEAG members.

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