This was a great show! I love the different styles of art that they had and that there was enough room to move around!
This is one of my favorite art shows in this area! I have been coming for years and this was the first time my daughter was able to participate in the kids area! The bubble buss, the children's museum, the crafts and Aria's favorite Jason Springs illistrations really made it special for the kids too. I will definitely be back year after year!
I have been a long time volunteer of the Midwest Salute to the Arts.
Love the park atmosphere and the award winning artists l!
What a fantastic organization and event this is!! The volunteers put on a great show on go out of their way to make sure the event is fresh and new each year. We are proud to support this organization each year!
The Midwest Salute to the Arts was a fantastic showplace of art with a beautiful setting inside Long Acre in O'Fallon, IL. The art on exhibit was top-notch as were the various performances by local artists. I personally purchased some very nice Christmas presents for my family. I can hardly wait to go again next year!
Best regards,
Dan G.
Midwest Salute to the Arts is one of the only shows that has an interactive kids area that encourages children to explore their own artistic talent. My wife and children love spending time there making various crafts and wearing them throughout the day. As a donor it pleases me to know that my donations help make this possible. Keep up the great work! We will continue to support this great event!
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Love this event!
Fantastic ART; Wonderful Atmosphere; Children's area is Outstanding!
I have been a long time volunteer and this is the one of the most anticipated events I look forward to volunteering with every year!
Thank you to the City of Fairview Heights for continuing to support the Midwest Salute to the Arts!
What a great event for our community and surrounding area!
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Very organized event.
Excellent volunteers!!!!
City of Fairview Heights is beautiful. Love visiting!!!!
The annual art show presented by the City of Fairview Heights and the Midwest Salute to the Arts is one of the best in the area. There are hands-on opportunities for kids (for free!) as well as a children's gallery (supported by works of art donated by our artists), In this way, we are trying to foster a love and appreciation of the arts at an early age. It's a wonderful and accessible show, with something for everyone.
This event helps bring in local artists and artist from all over the country. Not only does it have something for the adults but the kids as well. AMAZING!!!!!
As a consumer:
1. Excellent music. 2.Great food. 3.Wonderful venue. Cafe tables and chairs are provided for relaxation and ambiance. This is a perfect place for a night out for couples, small groups, or families. 4. High quality art at a variety of price points and which would appeal to a wide variety of tastes and mediums. Eat. Listen. Socialize. Be around culture and the arts.
As an artist:
1. This show is extremely well organized. Easy load in and out. Really quick. 2. Phenomenal artist hospitality: lunch during setup, snacks provided several times throughout, drinks, "waiter service" from the food vendors who will bring you your desired lunch/dinner, delicious catered awards breakfast. 3. Lots of helping hands to give you breaks throughout. 4. Convenient artist parking. 5. Super friendly staff.
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