

# Art Events in Alton | Shows & Galleries

- **Subtitle**: Discover art and theatre events in Alton — gallery openings, exhibitions, plays and live shows. Find dates, venues and tickets near you.
- **Category**: Art
- **Display Name**: Arts events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Alton. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Alton for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Alton too.</p>
<p>Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Alton.</p>

## Art Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: Prohibition Tour by Alton Odyssey Tours
  - **Description**: Step back into the Roaring Twenties in the "wettest county in the country!"
When the 18th Amendment went into effect in 1919, law-abiding businesses shuttered, but the booze didn’t stop flowing... it just went underground. Madison County became a booming
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/prohibition-tour-by-alton-odyssey-tours/200030474581952
  - **Venue**: The Conservatory
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Friday the 13th flash sale
  - **Description**: ⚔️Friday the 13th Flash Event~ Please read⚔️
Hey everyone! This is the last Friday the 13th of the year so get ready for next week!! Also I decided to add my Halloween flash for anyone who missed it 😁 

This is going to be by appointment again so there wo
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/friday-the-13th-flash-sale/200030971137354
  - **Venue**: TBD Studios
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- **Event Name**: Lidded Jars Clay Workshop
  - **Description**: Learn how to construct a functional and decorative jar using slab-building techniques at Jacoby Arts Center! 

This workshop will cover techniques for building sturdy forms, creating fitted lids, and adding personal artistic details through carving, stamp
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/lidded-jars-clay-workshop/200030778702004
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art
- **Event Name**: Kids Art Club
  - **Description**: Our popular program for young creatives in grades K-5 returns during the Autumn of 2026! Each Sunday will host a new theme your kiddos are sure to enjoy. Join us in September and make Artist Trading Cards! 

Art Club is a pay-as-you-can program!~ We are a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/kids-art-club/200030654611543
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: kids, art, business
- **Event Name**: Needle Felted Wool Ornament Workshop
  - **Description**: During this two hour workshop, Jacoby Arts Center resident artist Casey Buss will lead you through the art of needle felting. Create an imaginative, whimsical ornament of your own design - you'll make one to practice that will stay at JAC as part of our H
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Dec 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/needle-felted-wool-ornament-workshop/200030752078040
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: Deck the Halls: A Holiday Watercolor Workshop
  - **Description**: Join Local Artist and color enthusiast Michelle Provenzano in this beginner-friendly workshop where you'll create a pair of frame-worthy, beautiful holiday watercolor paintings. Gain confidence and build skills while learning basic watercolor techniques i
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/deck-the-halls-a-holiday-watercolor-workshop/200030751806642
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: psychedelic Symphony plays Mooneyham Art
  - **Description**: Psychedelic Symphony plays Mooneyham art opening
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    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/psychedelic-symphony-plays-mooneyham-art/200030577545556
  - **Venue**: Mooneyham Art
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Winter Kinusaiga Workshop
  - **Description**: It's the 12 Classes of Christmas at Jacoby Arts Center! Give HomeMade this Holiday. 

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art using tucked pieces of fabric to create vibrant textured art scenes without any sewing involved. 

In this workshop participants will c
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/winter-kinusaiga-workshop/200030879237725
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, holiday
- **Event Name**: Pop Up Artist: Cow Miller
  - **Description**: Come out and support local artist Cow Miller on Nov. 14th from 10-4pm! 

"I go by Cow Miller, I enjoy making various fandom works including the furry fandom, My Little Pony, Wings of Fire, warriors, and others! I also enjoy creating and making works of my
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/pop-up-artist-cow-miller/200030897781608
  - **Venue**: 200 N Center Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: art, pop-ups, fine-arts, dog
- **Event Name**: THE DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS
  - **Description**: THE DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS
THE TRUE STORY OF THE 1949 EXORCISM

Join author Troy Taylor for the chilling true story of the St. Louis Exorcism! Tickets for this event include admission to the American Oddities Museum starting at 6:00 PM. One hour later, a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/the-devil-came-to-st-louis/200030897782311
  - **Venue**: 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square
  - **Description**: On Friday, November 20th, Alton Main Street will host an event that’s sure to get you into the holiday spirit. The 33rd Annual Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square will begin with the arrival of Santa Claus at 6:00pm. The free festivities, in
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Douglas Square
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- **Event Name**: Jzilla Friendsgiving 2026 presented by Atlanta Speed Company
  - **Description**: Quite possibly our most popular event of the year.  Come and join us for some high speed fun with Atlanta Speed Company at Barber Motorsports Park
  - **Venue**: Barber Motorsports Park
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- **Event Name**: Prohibition Tour by Alton Odyssey Tours
  - **Description**: Step back into the Roaring Twenties in the "wettest county in the country!"
When the 18th Amendment went into effect in 1919, law-abiding businesses shuttered, but the booze didn’t stop flowing... it just went underground. Madison County became a booming
  - **Venue**: The Conservatory
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- **Event Name**: The Conservatory with Sideshow, EverFelt, Wraith Hammer & Ars Arcanum
  - **Description**: Get ready for a hell of a night in the Riverbend, featuring some of the fastest rising acts in St. Louis' metal scene! PointFest artist Sideshow, EverFelt, Wraith Hammer and Ars Arcanum share a stage at Alton's historic Conservatory! November can't get he
  - **Venue**: The Conservatory
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- **Event Name**: FRIDAY THE 13TH FLASH EVENT
  - **Description**: SIGN UP STARTS AT NOON until?????
•arms + legs only / color or black + grey
•specially priced flash deals starting at $80
•we will be raffling off THREE $50 GIFT CARDS!
• The homie @trevtats will be joining us! 
 Come get a lucky TATTOO 💀

INVITE YR FRIEN
  - **Venue**: 1320 Milton Rd Ste C301, Alton, IL
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- **Event Name**: 🎄🎀 ANNA SWEETS IS COMING TO ALTON! 🎀🎄
  - **Description**: I’m so excited to announce that Anna Sweets will be participating in the 2nd Annual FREE Photos with Santa at The Teller Room 1925! 🎅💕

This will be my first indoor vendor event, and I’d love for you to stop by and say hello!

I’ll be bringing my handcraf
  - **Venue**: 200 W. 3rd St., Suite 100 (First Floor, Riverbender Building), Alton, IL 62002
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- **Event Name**: 🌲Christmas Mini Market in the Square!
  - **Description**: 🌲 We LOVE how our community comes together to celebrate the JOY of the season with the lighting of our Town Tree during Alton “Light Up Night”! So once again we’ll be joining in on the festivities and hosting a “Christmas Mini Market” with our Market Frie
  - **Venue**: 115 Main Street, Alton, NH
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- **Event Name**: First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience
  - **Description**: Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans the Downtown Alton district. This event is held on the First Friday of October, November and December from 5-8pm, providing you with an opportunity to check out
  - **Venue**: 210 Ridge Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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- **Event Name**: 9th Annual PMHS Team 319 Boosters Club Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
  - **Description**: Holiday craft and vendor fair to benefit the First Robotics Team, 319 Big Bad Bob.
Shop from over 60 booths offering a diverse range of crafts, products, &amp; services to visitors.
Free admission and ample parking for everyone!
  - **Venue**: Prospect Mountain High School
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** Prohibition Tour by Alton Odyssey Tours (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Conservatory), Friday the 13th flash sale (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 am at TBD Studios), Lidded Jars Clay Workshop (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Kids Art Club (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Needle Felted Wool Ornament Workshop (Tue Dec 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in Alton in November 2026?
  - **A:** Prohibition Tour by Alton Odyssey Tours (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Conservatory), Friday the 13th flash sale (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 am at TBD Studios), Lidded Jars Clay Workshop (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Winter Kinusaiga Workshop (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Pop Up Artist: Cow Miller (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at 200 N Center Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002).
- **Q**: How can I find Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Alton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Alton include The Conservatory, TBD Studios, 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Alton include Alton Odyssey Tours, Mad Tatts, Jacoby Arts Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Art events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Alton?
  - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Alton.

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