Looking forward to the spring when this artist will be back in full swing creating new pieces in…read moreher studio assured not to disappoint as always. With new energies, brilliant colors and a creative mind, I for one am ready for a new piece inspired by a new glow of life...

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Artist Chris Webbena shows off art from his most recent DEMOS exhibit which he enhanced through his…read moreadmiration of geologic and neolithic rock '. Oil painting artist and author of books such as 'A Mother Society' and also former member and exhibitor at the St. Louis Artist Guild based out of Webster Groves, MO. near Ladue, MO. author Ariel O'Suilleabhain also attended the exhibit. A friend of the artist and inspirational professor of writing Dr. Rieger, present Director of the Center for Faulkner Studies of Southeast MO. University since 2013 was asked by the author to try his hand at photography here. Rieger, a former PhD graduate of Louisiana State University and whom also once taught writing to O'Suilleabhain at Southeastern Missouri State University had just completed teaching one recent course based on the Ginsberg poem novella style of O'Suilleabhain's newest and scholarly but very entertaining book for women who soar. O'Suilleabhain is standing to the left of Webbena. Webbena's wife also a teacher at Southeastern, MO. State University attended along with Dr. Rieger's wife. Other patrons of the arts who attended the gala event came especially to think about purchasing options. "It looks like art at the society is brighter than ever, and what most of the public should know is that most of the art here is for sale." said one patron. "The art is most definitely high caliber. Some patrons visit the shows just for that reason," he added.

Wonderful place to visit. First Fridays with the Arts there are always something new to see. Staff…read moreare always friendly.

Stopped by Makanda shops on a Monday. Poor selections. 2/5 closed. One said call us at this phone…read morenumber, we are out back...really? One I bought ice cream and coffee, but was never greeted until I walked over to the man and said Hello, how are you. Disappointing....

I love this shop. So many cool items from around the world (and nearby, too). All reasonably…read morepriced! (And there are "steals" on the sale table!!!) The staff are friendly and helpful. Good for a story or two, if you've got the time and they aren't too busy. I need to come back because I saw they have moved into (and renovated) a new spot. Looks like they've got more room and more stuff, too! One of the many reasons to enjoy a stop in Makanda!

The guy working was 72, and full of energy. Very sweet. It was nice meeting the artists that made…read morewhat we purchased. A large diversity on types of art.

A small store run by local artist. Even though it is on the small size it has a nice variety of…read moredifferent pieces of art. You will find art in all different types of mediums.

Had an interactive kids section that my boys enjoyed playing in. Thursdays is free admission for…read moreall sections and we really enjoyed that. They had scavenger hunts for the main gallery for kids to do. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the outdoor sculptures as well.

We visited at the Museum while at an overnight stay in Mt Vernon. After dinner we headed to the…read moreCenter for their Thursday evening out door concert on the patio. (A regular event during the summer). Free of any cost. Plenty of parking and easy to find. The music on this particular evening was just OK but we were able to get into the museum to browse. It was perfect, since the crowd was outside there was no one in the galleries inside. Not a particulary large collection but some interesting art in the main gallery. Being from Louisville, the Derby City it was fun to see an exhibit of Derby Hats by Dianne Isbell displayed in the main foyer. The museum typically has a $5 admission fee but free entry on Thursdays. It was spacious, clean and well organized. I was inpressed for a museum of its size to have the collection it did. My love of art was really satiated with the outdoor sclupture garden. There must have been 30 outdoor scluptures (one of my favorite mediums of art) in the outdoors gardens surrounding the museum. About half of the scluptures are in an open field without a walkway so you must be careful walking in the grass. But some of the scluptures are situated around the lake in the back and the museum itself. So plenty to see, explore, entertain and delight in this small town venue.

" Very Informative Museum "…read more We went to the Crisp Museum at the University of South East Missouri . We watched a movie about the University and Museum, in a small theater first, before we walked around the museum. The Museum has a wide range of historical artifacts for you to see. The Museum is focused on the history of the the Cape Girardeau area along the Mississippi River.

The Crisp Museum is a hidden gem. They change their art gallery every 30/45 days. The history…read moregalley is very well done. From Indian artifact, River Boat information to anthropology. Very Friend people.

Take a stroll over to the RME Art Studio and venture in to see the stunning art works of Rachel…read moreMalcolm Ensor. The studio is open to the public on Saturdays from 10-5PM. Rachael is an accomplished educator with a PHD in Art History, a master's in modern art with a specialty in African Studies, and a BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art School Institute. She is a retired professor at SIUC with a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Virginia. Each unique canvas/painting that she produces is an absolute masterpiece with such a detailed history and story behind each design. The mixed media that she creates from organic sources towards abstraction is awe-inspiring. It was just a pleasure to learn so much about art and African history in the brief time I visited the studio. From this day forward I will look at art differently and I can honestly say that I have learned to appreciate every stroke of an artist's brush.

From the owner: Our business specializes in contemporary abstract art created by nationally known painter Rachel…read moreMalcolm Ensor. We offer paintings, jewelry, and other artsy whatnots. We are usually in because I work at the studio daily and visitors can also call for an appointment. For sure we are open every Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Looking forward to seeing you!

Tucked away in Makanda IL, just outside Giant City State Park, VISIONS offers a wide array of art…read morepieces of all types from local artists. There's pottery, jewelry, wood work, glass, paintings and photography prints. Some of the best pieces celebrate Southern Illinois, i.e., photos of area petroglyphs. I came away with jewelry, pottery, a watercolor and more. And I had a good time!

This place is so great! Tons of cool, handcrafted stuff from local artists--love the jewelery,…read moreblown glass, painting, photography, pottery & everything else! Located along the magical Makanda Boardwalk.