Fall is in the air and one of Springfield’s seasonal traditions, the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair will happen, September 19th and 20th on the grounds of Historic Edwards Place at the Springfield Art Association, brought to the community with the help of Springfield Electric Supply Company. This year it is all about the art and the artists. Thirty-six booths of fine art and crafts will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday on the grounds of the Springfield Art Association.
The number of visitors on the grounds will monitored and limited if necessary, visitors will be asked to follow an established traffic flow, and masks will be required to keep everyone safe.
In addition to the art, Historic Edwards Place will be open for FREE short tours in small groups, the Baima Glass Studio will be open for glass blowing demonstrations from 11 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM on Sunday. The M.G. Nelson Family Gallery will be open to view the Liturgical and Sacred Art exhibition.
There is plenty of great art to be enjoyed and purchased on the open lawn at 700 North 4th Street. Come, enjoy the outdoors, engage in the art, and support the visual arts in Springfield. A list of participating artists and more information can be found at www.springfieldart.org
For more information on this release please contact Betsy Dollar, Executive Director at director@springfieldart.org or call 217-523-2631.
