GO ART T-Shirts are Here!

  

 "Go Art" T-Shirts!

We will be debuting our t-shirts at the Belmont Social on June 8, 2013!
Support a community that includes the visual arts.

The strength of the visual arts in a community has the power to transform not only its culture, but its businesses, job growth, tourism, and general economic prosperity.
Don't believe us?  Check it out.  

The Prairie Art Alliance offers Springfield two gallery locations, a classroom, studios, outreach,and dozens of arts related events and activities throughout the year.  We give members a place to exhibit, work and grow and offer the public educational opportunities and the respite and renewal of fine art exhibits in their community.  We also reach under-served populations through art classes, art therapy, and complimentary space usage. 

  

Let everyone know you support the arts in Springfield, IL!   

 To purchase a T-Shirt stop by the H.D. Smith Gallery in the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 

$20 Adult Sizes - $15 Kids Sizes 

Tickets are now on Sale for The Belmont Social!

PRAIRIE ART ALLIANCE SUMMER FUNDRAISER

The Belmont Social Triple Crown, Triple Fun H.D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South 6th Street Saturday, June 8, 4-7pm $25/ticket $20/pre-sale - order online, visit either gallery location, or call 217.544.2787(ARTS) Unbox your hats and join us in the H.D. Smith Gallery for the Belmont Triple Crown! Peruse fine art, floral interpretations by the Springfield Civic Garden Club, bonsai demonstrations by the Springfield Bonsai Society, a horse themed silent auction, and culinary delights. Have your photo taken with friends at a Polariod Booth, vote for your favorite hat (and the craziest!), enjoy a mint julep, and maybe even wear white gloves. Don't have a hat? Visit our hat decorating station! Don't forget to select a new, special piece of art for your home or office. Sign up for an Associate Membership at the event and receive a $10 gift certificate and 10% off your purchase! Social hour begins at 4pm and the Belmont races begin streaming at 5pm. After purchasing a "ticket" you will not receive a physical ticket but instead be added to a guest list. Feel free to call us to make sure you and your guests have made their way onto the list! Join this event on Facebook PRESS RELEASE  Order Pre-Sale Tickets Online Today! (online pre-sale purchases end Thursday, June 6 at midnight)

Dancing with the Stars 2012 - Recap

This past October 13^th, Prairie Art Alliance held its seventh annual premier fundraising event, Dancing with the Starz.  This year’s event was held at the Downtown Springfield Hilton, and was chaired by Teresa Bierman and Barb Granger.  With their endless amount of energy and dedication, along with the efforts of many volunteers, comprised of PAA members and nonmembers, this was one of the most successful events to date.

 

Prior to the event, beginning in August, thirteen dance couples practiced and perfected their dance routines every two weeks at the Ansar Shrine auditorium with the help of the talented dance instructor, Pat Lyttkar, as well as, met individually on their own time to practice.  

The night of the main event, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, a wonderful live and silent auction, wine wall, dancing and of course dance entertainment by our competing dance couples.  Master of Ceremonies Gus Gordon led the evening seamlessly, along with our three judges Cara Ann (Dr. Mary Ann Rackauskas), Len (Bruce Beeman) and Bruno (Chuck Granger) provided funny and entertaining critiques of all the dancers that participated that evening. 

After three rounds of dancing, the following four Starz; Erica Beeman with dance partner Gene Weiser, Drew Davis with dance partner Jan Smith, Dr. Geoff Bland with dance partner Teresa Becker, and Drs. Tim VanFleet and Korine Vlahos advanced to the final round.  In the end, Drew Davis and his dance partner Jan Smith, walked away with the honor of most votes for the event

Thank you to all the Starz and their dance partners, Teresa Bierman, Barb Granger and the many volunteers that put so much time and energy into the evening, and a big thank you to everyone that made reservations, voted, contributed and supported the event.  Each and every one of you helped make Dancing with Starz a huge success!!!

- by Erica Beeman

To view all photos from the event visit our events page.