• 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 […]

  • 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! […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Sketch & Socialize with Jay & 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 […]

  • Creating a Self Portrait with Lon Brauer

    Freeburg Area Library 407 South Belleville St, Freeburg, IL, United States

    The one subject that we always have at our disposal is our own face. We control the time and place. And we know it better than any other object in […]

  • September Member Meeting: Harriett Zipfel

    SWIC PSOP Church St, Belleville, United States

    GEAG welcomes Harriett Zipfel, a Smithton based fiber artist, to the September 3 membership meeting. Harriett’s art career initially began with quilting as a form of therapy, and then it […]