Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau

Local GalleriesFrye Pottery,just outside ofEffingham, invitesvisitors to theirworkshop andpottery store.Also, classes areavailable at thislocation.Don’t forget to check outHelen Matthes Librarylocated at 100 E. MarketAve. in Effingham, Exit 162www.effinghamlibrary.org217-342-246440Annual Artisan Fair & Wine TastingDowntown Effingham, Exit 159/162U.S. 45 and Jefferson, Old CourthouseThe Annual Artisan Fair includes twodays of activities and is sure to be fun forthe entire family.Held during the last weekend in April,the event kicks off on a Friday eveningwith “Arts and Hearts.” Activities includea live art auction, artist soft openings,a wine tasting, can-do art, sidewalk artand more.Then on Saturday, work from over40 artists from across the region willbe on display for purchase at theAnnual Artisan Fair. Several artistswill demonstrate their crafts. Art forsale includes oil paintings, pottery,sculptures, and jewelry. Other eventsinclude a wine tasting, food fair, KidsKorner, and live music.This event continues to be a favoritewith new events and booths added eachyear! Come and enjoy the arts!800-772-0750 or 217-342-5310www.effinghamartisanfair.comFrye Pottery19746 N. 1060th St, Shumway IL 62461Frye Pottery is located in a beautifulcountry setting. Artists Tim and PamFrye have been professional potters fornearly 30 years. They produce awardwinningceramic art as well as functionalstoneware pottery designed for everydayuse. Frye Pottery also has a sculpturegarden for visitors to enjoy. Frye Pottery isopen by appointment.217-868-5583www.fryepottery.comStang ARTs Studio & Gallery112 W. Washington Ave., EffinghamStang ARTs features art classes for bothchildren and adults, along with holdingvarious events, such as paint parties. Makesure to stop by and check out her gallery orbook an event!850-960-0106www.stangarts.comEffingham Art GuildLocations throughout EffinghamThe Effingham Art Guild is home todozens of award-winning artists. The ArtGuild has traveling exhibitions that areopen to the public at several differentlocations in the community.The exhibits change every four monthsand can be found at these locations.800-772-0750 or 217-342-5310WilhelminaGallery400 N. Main St.Wilhelmina Gallery exhibits the work ofWilma Woidt Kruger, a versatile, nationallyrecognized artist. Works include astunning portrait of Marilyn Monroe,woodland and wildlife scenes, a depictionof Gone with the Wind’s Tara, and muchmore. The gallery is open by chance orappointment.217-347-5874.Brush Hill Studio & GalleryCorner of Moccasin Road (1600th Avenue)and Lakeview Drive.John Gabb, artist in residence,specializes in portraits and captures life inthe Midwest in his often whimsical works.217-868-5948Effingham City Hall201 E. Jefferson Ave.Helen Matthes Library100 E. Market Ave.Bonutti Orthopedic Clinic1303 W. Evergreen Ave.The Effingham Performance Center1325 Outer Belt West41