Artisans Shop Locations
Illinois Artisans Shop
James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 2-200, Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: 312.814.5321.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
This showcase shop in the heart of
downtown Chicago offers one of the most diverse selections of fine craft work in the midwest. Included are ceramics,
fiber arts, metal work, sculpture, photography, and designer jewelry.
- Programs and Exhibits at the Illinois Artisans Shop, Chicago.
Southern Illinois Artisans Shop & Visitors Center at Rend Lake
I-57 west of Exit 77, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington, IL 62897-1000
Telephone: 618.629.2220
Hours: open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm
A spectacular 1700 square foot facility housing an Artisans Shop, Souvenirs of Illinois Shop, and the
Southern Illinois Art Gallery. The Artisans Shop shows crafts by more than 700 artisans from every corner of the state.
Works include woodcarving, ceramics, blown glass, quilts, country crafts, nature painting and sculpture.
- Programs and Exhibits at the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop.
The Museum StoreIllinois State Museum
Spring & Edwards Streets, Springfield IL 62706-5000
Phone: 217.782.0979
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm.
The Museum Store presents a unique collection of gifts celebrating the craft-making heritage of Illinois including baskets, dolls, weaving, glass, jewelry, and wearables.
Other gifts include: Dinosaur figures, educational games, Native American items, CDs and videos, fine art collectables, and books fill the shelves of the new store which boasts an expanded inventory of gifts relating to the science, culture, and history of Illinois.
- Monthly Weekend Craft Events at The Museum Store.
Dickson Mounds Museum ShopDickson Mounds Museum
Located between Lewistown and Havana
10956 North Dickson Mounds Road Lewistown 61542
Telephone: 309.547.3721
Hours: Daily, 8:30am - 5pm
Focusing on the Native American theme of this museum, gifts include Indian-made pottery, jewelry, drums and pipes. Also featured are educational games, toys, and kits plus and impressive selection of books on American Indians, archeology and the natural history of Illinois.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Illinois Artisans Program Staff Directory
Illinois Artisans Program, James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 4-300, Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone 312.814.4945 or 312.814.1794; Fax: 312.814.2439.
More about items "Made in Illinois"
You can find out more about Illinois crafts at the
Made in Illinois web site.
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