611 W. Second StreetSparta, Illinois618-443-5668Renowned Southern Illinois sketch artist Roscoe Misselhorn (1902-1997) has been called the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest. "I knew in the third grade that I wanted to be an artist,
As an art museum belonging to an academic institution, the dual roles of the Northern Illinois University Art Museum are to contribute to the university
THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ART & Artisans Center is a site of the Illinois State Museum. This expansive 15,000 square foot facility houses the Artisans Shop and the Southern Illinois Art Gallery where many arts and craft traditions are showcased. The Southern Illinois Artisans Shop features the fine craft of over 850 juried Illinois artisans. Here visitors can find the best selection of Illinois craft. The Shop is also a venue for artisan workshops,demonstrations and seasonal festivals.
