Belleville

There’s still time to enjoy art, entertainment on final day of Art on the Square

Visitors arrive early Friday afternoon to view the works at the 2026 Art on the Square in downtown Belleville.
Visitors arrive early Friday afternoon to view the works at the 2026 Art on the Square in downtown Belleville. Belleville News-Democrat

Art on the Square concludes Sunday. Works of more than 100 artists are still on display and available for purchase.

The Children’s Art Garden, artist demonstrations and live entertainment will continue through the afternoon. Winners of the High School Art Show will be announced at noon at the Lincoln Theatre.

Art on the Square opens Sunday at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. The pet-free event is free to attend.

Sunday, May 17

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – GEAG Artist Demonstration: Cori Frerichs, watercolor
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – High School Art Show at the Mathis, Marifian and Richter (MMR) building, 23 Public Square
  • 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Wine Court Entertainment: Jazz Tonite featuring Beth Duffy
  • Noon – High School Art Awards Ceremony at Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St.
  • Noon to 4 p.m. – Children’s Art Garden
  • 2-5 p.m. – GEAG Artist Demonstration: Suzy Kunz, drawing
  • 2:15-5 p.m. – Wine Court Entertainment: Street Corner Serenade
Art on the Square 2026 kicked off Friday afternoon in downtown Belleville as folks arrived early to look at different artworks, including metal sculptures by artist Mark Dietzel (at left).
Art on the Square 2026 kicked off Friday afternoon in downtown Belleville as folks arrived early to look at different artworks, including metal sculptures by artist Mark Dietzel (at left). Jennifer Green Belleville News-Democrat

Concessions available at the festival

Food and beverages are available at two locations Sunday. Find Café on the Square at the northeast and southeast corners of the Public Square.

Offerings include:

  • Beast Craft BBQ
  • Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant
  • Dirty Sodas
  • Kettle Corn
  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Roy-el Catering
  • Steve’s Hot Dogs
  • White Cottage Ice Cream

The Wine Court is located at the northeast corner near Café on the Square. Wine is sold by the glass, and the options are:

  • Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
  • Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir 2022
  • Decoy by Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2023
  • Decoy by Duckhorn Chardonnay 2023
  • Risata Moscato d’Asti

Parking

The St. Clair County Courthouse parking garage will be open and free to the public during Art on the Square.

Shuttle Service

St. Clair County Transit District shuttle service will be available for attendees of Art on the Square.

Shuttle service resumes at 10 a.m. Sunday with buses running every 20 minutes from the Scheel Street MetroLink station. The last bus departs downtown from the corner of East Main and Jackson streets at 5:20 p.m.

Learn more about Art on the Square by visiting artonthesquare.com or the event’s Facebook page.

Jennifer Green
Belleville News-Democrat
Jennifer Green has been with the Belleville News-Democrat since 2006. She covers restaurants and business openings/closings. Green is a 2001 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Please share tips and feedback at 618-239-2643 or jgreen@bnd.com.
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