Belleville’s Art on the Square begins Friday. Here’s a sneak peek at the schedule

Art on the Square returns to downtown Belleville’s Public Square next weekend, after more than a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual art show features 90 artists from around the world and includes works in ceramics, glass, mixed media, painting, drawing/printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, fine craft, digital/graphic design, photography and wood.

There will also be entertainment, food and wine court, craft beer and a children’s area with art projects for the kids.

Café on the Square will include fare from the following:

• BEAST Craft BBQ

• Oma Gisi German Bakery

• Pour@322 Coffeehouse

• Quintessential Nutrition Fresh Juices and Smoothies

• Roy-el Catering

• Signature Tap House

• Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant

Hours for the event are 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Art on the Square is free and open to the public. No pets, please.

For more information about Art on the Square, visit artonthesquare.com.

Here’s this weekend’s schedule:

Friday, Oct. 22, 4-9 p.m.

• 5-9 p.m. — Louis Michael Trio – Wine Court

• 5-9 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Kathy Hardin, watercolor; Deborah Horrell, watercolor

Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Dixie All Stars – Main Stage

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Mark Beihl – Wine Court

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Nancy Avdoian, watercolor; Michael Anderson, acrylic markers

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Children’s Art Garden is open. This area will include multiple art projects for kids to enjoy. Face painting artists will be available for the young and young at heart.

• 1-1:45 p.m. — Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra – Main Stage

• 2-5 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Rosemary Steuer, pencil drawing; Jay Burgmann, watercolor

• 2:30-5 p.m. — Lil’ Sister – Main Stage

• 2:30-5:30 p.m. — Beabout Jazz – Wine Court

• 5-8 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Jay Burgmann, gouache; Frances Jumper, acrylic painting

• 5:30-8 p.m. — Abbey Road Warriors – Main Stage

• 6-9 p.m. — The Philosophers – Wine Court

Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Celtica – Main Stage

• 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Don James Quartet – Wine Court

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Sharon Campese, elegant writer; Jay Burgmann, gouache

• Noon to 4 p.m. — Children’s Art Garden is open. This area will include multiple art projects for kids to enjoy. Face painting artists will be available for the young and young at heart.

• 1-2 p.m. — Masterworks Chorale – Main Stage

• 2-5 p.m. — Gateway East Artists Guild Artist Demonstration: Suzy Kunz, drawing; Janet Moreiko-Gagen, jewelry

• 2:15-5 p.m. — Janet Evra – Wine Court

• 2:30-5 p.m. — Anita Rosamond Band – Main Stage

Shuttle Service:

A shuttle bus is scheduled to arrive at the Belleville Scheel Street MetroLink station 10 minutes before the Art on the Square start times each day. Round trips will be made every 15 minutes. The final trip each evening will leave from Main Street 20 minutes after the day’s scheduled end. The shuttle ends at East Main and North Jackson streets.