Museum Store - Springfield
The Illinois Artisans Program focuses national attention on the rich heritage of the fine crafting that exists in Illinois.
The Program markets crafts through Artisans Shops located in the James R. Thompson Center, Chicago; the Museum Store at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield; the Museum Shop at the Dickson Mounds Museum; and the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop at Rend Lake. Join Our Mailing List!
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Michele Friedman
Member Since 1998 Photo: Hap Sakwa ©MAFDesign / FELT |  | Natural Edge Desk Detail
Sweitzer & Sweitzer
Members Since 2004 | THE NEXT DEADLINE IS MARCH 28, 2009 The Illinois Artisans Program is continually looking for talented new artists to join the Program. All areas of arts and crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary, and ethnic, as well as fine art forms are eligible (Media). Over 1600 artists have been jury selected into the IAP. Once selected, their work can be shown at one or more Illinois Artisans Shops without re-jurying (2009 Application). Application deadlines are March 28th and September 12th, 2009. Juried artists participate in art sprees, craft festivals and other events held at the shops in order to promote their work.  | Vase Detail
Laurie Shaman
Member Since 2001 | To become a juried artist of the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within the state. Their craft work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel sponsored by the Program. Twice a year, the Artisans Program organizes a jury of knowledgeable art specialists to review applications from new artists. The location of the jury rotates between Chicago, Springfield, and Southern Illinois. Please contact Kerry Schneider at 312-814-1794 or kschneider@museum.state.il.us with questions. OUR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ART & ARTISANS CENTER SHOP is featured in the New York Times article Ancient Midwest! See us in MILE 103.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Illinois State Museum? Members receive discounts at the Artisan Shops and Museum Stores. FROM DECEMBER 1-10TH MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT. (Not to be combined with any other discount). Visit the membership page and check "Friend of Illinois Artisans". For professionals working in the craft field, visit the CODA website for more information.
The Museum Store displays and sells items in keeping with the natural and cultural materials of Illinois as represented in the collections, exhibits, and programming activities of the Museum. A large selection of fine crafts by juried members of the Illinois Artisans Program is showcased and available for purchase.
- Address
- Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring
Springfield, IL 62706
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday, 10AM - 5PM; Sunday, Noon - 5PM.
- Contact Information
- Telephone: 217-782-0979
FAX: 217-782-1254
Email: museumstore@museum.state.il.us
- Parking/Accessibility
- Metered parking on the street, or free parking one block west at the Capitol Visitor Center parking lot. Accessible for people with disabilities.
- Directions
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