What is the festival?
Art on the Square is ranked #1 (Art Fair Source Book 2010) art shows in the nation. In its seventh year, the art show hopes to once again attract over 85,000 people to view the work of outstanding artist and fine craftsmen. A premier event in the metro-east region, the show offers visitors the chance to meet exhibiting artist, enjoy family entertainment, children's workshops, taste fine cuisines and take a walk through our historic neighborhoods.

When is the festival?
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where?
Around the gorgeous fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois.

How is the Festival funded?
Art on the Square is a non-for-profit organization that receives no commission on the sale of artwork. Admission is free to the public thanks to our official sponsors.

Transportation to the Festival
Metrolink's Belleville Station in downtown Belleville is just a few blocks from the fair. Two trolleys provided by the St. Clair County Transit District, and trolley tours by the Belleville Heritage Society, will bring you directly to the fair's entrance.

Festival Rules
For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, scooters are prohibited on the festival grounds. Exceptions for Police Officers only. All children must be accompanied by adults.

Be kind to your pets
Leave them at home when you visit the festival. Only special assistance dogs will be allowed.

Alcoholic Beverages are sold within the festival site. Regulations require that beverages purchased at the event remain on site. Please dispose of any alcoholic beverages before you leave the site.

First Aid
First Aid is available within the festival site. First aid is provided by our two fine area hospitals, Memorial Hospital and Saint Elizabeth's.

Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Market Square Building on the first block of East Main.