A fun outing for the whole family awaits you at the 2025 Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair. The kids will love the opportunity to shop on their own in our children’s tent and parents will love the beaming smiles on their children’s faces as they exit the tent with their selections. Stop in and relax in our food and beverage area where you can enjoy a bit to eat, a beverage, and some live local music throughout the event. Visit our community project area where you can help us to create a mural inspired by the work of one of our participating artists.
May 17th & 18th, 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Illinois Old State Capitol building, attendees find the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair to be a unique tradition of fine art. This event has brought artists and shoppers from across the country flocking to downtown Springfield’s two-day outdoor art gallery for over 60 years.
About the Art Fair
- Bringing artists from all over the country together to showcase and sell their works at a two-day art fair event in Downtown Springfield, Illinois.
- Educating the public and providing opportunities to purchase original art in a wide variety of mediums.
- Investing in next-generation artists through local art contests and scholarship awards.
- Contributing to the historic and creative culture of Downtown Springfield.
- Hosting a family friendly weekend event with great food, entertainment and original art.
- Developing a civic art collection for the city of Springfield to enjoy year round.
