Grafton Art Gallery
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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
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Local Talent
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CURRENT EXHIBIT
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
Featured Artists:
Run of Show:
November 6 - December 22, 2024
Featured Artists:
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CALL FOR ART
Don't miss the exciting exhibits at the Grafton Art Gallery!
Enjoy A Christmas Story from November 6 - December 22.
Enter now to be a part of
'Sacred Bonds:The Significance of Eagles in Native American Culture. '
Deadlines December 20
Current Call For Art
Sacred Bonds
The Significance of Eagles in Native American Culture
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm
This exhibition aims to explore the spiritual and cultural importance of eagles across various Native American tribes. We invite artists to visually narrate the powerful symbolism of eagles, showcasing their connection to themes of freedom, strength, vision, and the sacred.
We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.
Run of Show:
January 3 - February 9, 2025
Sacred Bonds
The Significance of Eagles in Native American Culture
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm
This exhibition aims to explore the spiritual and cultural importance of eagles across various Native American tribes. We invite artists to visually narrate the powerful symbolism of eagles, showcasing their connection to themes of freedom, strength, vision, and the sacred.
We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.
Run of Show:
January 3 - February 9, 2025
Watch the Call For Art for upcoming exhibits in the Gallery
Saturday Mornings Open Paint Session
at the Gallery
Friday Night Date Night
Every Friday Evening from 6pm - 8pm
Join us to paint ceramics, acrylic paintings or watercolor art. $20 per class - starting in November Reserve Your Spot Today! *Canvas and paint included. |
Open Paint Saturday
Every Saturday morning from 10am - 12pm
Join us to paint ceramics, acrylic paintings or watercolor art. $10 per hour per class - starting in November Reserve Your Spot Today! *Canvas and paint included. Ceramics must be purchased separately. |
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.
