Grafton Art Gallery

The Grafton Art Gallery is designed to meet audiences at the intersection of culture, patriotism and community. We invite you to use the gallery as a place to find inspiration, discover new ideas, meet old friends, and make new ones.

We celebrate our Veterans, students and aspiring artists. This gallery was born out of a vision to create a space that brings honor to those that have served our country and celebrate the passion and vision of up and coming artists across the region and the country.

FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS

Local Talent 
Inspiring Community

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We Honor Veteran Artists and Create a Space for Local and Student Artists to Showcase Their Work

3rd Thursday Events in Grafton

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The Grafton Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are excited to announce the "3rd Thursday" event, a monthly celebration of the vibrant spirit of Main Street Grafton. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, this community gathering promises to be an exciting evening filled with late-night shopping, live entertainment, and special offers from local vendors.

What to Expect:

• Late Night Shopping: Explore Grafton’s charming boutiques and stores after hours with exclusive sales and giveaways.
• Live Music: Enjoy the tunes of local musicians as you stroll down Main Street.
• Food & Drink Specials: Savor delicious offerings from Grafton’s renowned restaurants and bars, all providing special deals for the evening.
• Sales & Product Demos: Take advantage of unique promotions and product demonstrations at participating businesses.

Event Details:

• Date: 3rd Thursday of every month
• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Main Street, Grafton, IL

CALL FOR ART

Don't miss the exciting exhibits at the Grafton Art Gallery! 
Enjoy Autumn's Palette from September 18 - November 3.

Enter now to be a part of 'A Christmas Story' 
​Deadlines October 3.

Current Call For Art
A Christmas Story in Art
Paintings, Sculptures and Prints

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Artwork that seeks to visually narrate the timeless story of Christmas through the eyes of artists from different cultures and periods. It explores the themes of birth, hope, joy, and celebration that are central to the Christmas story.

Run of Show:
November 6 - December 22, 2024

Watch the Call For Art for upcoming exhibits in the Gallery

Apply Here

Classes Now Available

Learn more about all the classes
taking place at the gallery!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Community Nights in the Gallery

Veteran's Paint Night

Every Wednesday Night
​from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Senior's Paint Night

Every Thursday Night
​from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Date Night

Every Friday Night
​from 6:00 - 7:00pm

$10 per person per class - starting in October
​Reserve Your Spot Today!

Limited Seating Available

OUR MISSION

To showcase the artistic facet of the city of Grafton by giving local and student artists a chance to financially benefit from their talents. There will be a particular emphasis on Veteran artists as the city of Grafton, Illinois has the largest percentage (17 % per capita) of Veterans in the state of Illinois.