Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation

08/13/2026

Mark your calendars and join us for the second annual citywide commemoration of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, taking place Thursday, August 13th, through Sunday, August 16th. Throughout the four-day observance, Springfield will host a variety of programs and events at locations across the city, including receptions, exhibits, guided walks, a vigil, a play, and more.

Lincoln Library will host the opening reception tomorrow at 5:00pm.
Register and learn more about the evening here: https://www.lincolnlibrary.info/event/1908-three-hot-days-34189

We invite everyone to learn, remember, reflect, and honor the lives and history shaped by the events of 1908 by visiting our website: lincolnlibrary.info

07/31/2026

Join us in the fun ! 😊🎉

Hello all! Are you a performer? An actor of sorts? Maybe this year you’d like to join us in our merriment in an even bigger manner?
Look no further we have roles for you!
We are looking for roles such as but not limited to:

✨The Quest Fairy -- This character sets attendees on their path to complete our Quest Activity by explaining the process, giving them quest cards, and receiving completed cards. This role will involve talking continuously to many different people.

✨The Goblin Attendant -- This character attends two goblins as they direct participants at a quest station, and is responsible for stamping cards upon completion.

✨The Goblins Crumb and Fleabo: These are costumes designed to make the wearer appear as a 4ft tall goblin, who act as ambient clowns. This is an excellent chance for those interested in improv to get in some low-stakes experience behind a mask. Downside: the costumes are very hot and difficult to get into.

✨Cat Puppeteer: We have a handmade cat puppet which could be a good chance for someone interested in puppeteering to explore.

And more!!! We are also open to hearing YOUR ideas as an actor!
If this seems like something you’d be interested in please fill out our volunteer form below and we will email you with a more in depth explanation of the roles!

Volunteer form: https://forms.gle/UorjVAxoJnusKc5DA

07/23/2026

We are so excited to be part of the Fae Folk Art Collective Festival!! You don’t want to miss it! 👩🏻‍🎤✨🎶✨🦄

🦋 Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1M9aHefGXx/

🍄 Date:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026

📜 Location:
Union Square Park
500 East Madison Street, Springfield IL

⏳ Schedule:
11:00 – Market Opens, (Quest Activities begin)
12:00 – Poetry Open Mic
1:00 – Maverick Moon Dance Troupe
1:30 – Springfield Illinois Drum Circle
2:30 – Madhouse Marvels Sideshow
2:00 – Too High's Whimsical K-pop Show
3:30 – Costume Contest, (Quest Activities end)
5:00 – DRAGon Show
6:00 – Award Ceremony
7:00 – Market Closes

🐎 Parking:
For a small fee convenient parking will be available in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s parking ramp located just north of Union Square Park on N. 6th street.

07/23/2026

07/20/2026

A History of The Route 66 Film Festival: 2003

Hoogland Center for the Arts
Springfield Area Arts Council
Downtown Springfield, Inc.
My Heart's Downtown Springfield, IL

07/17/2026

From Fae Folk Art Collective:

Hark and take heed! 🧚🏻‍♀️✨ A portal to the Fae Realm shall open on September 12th in downtown Springfield, IL, at Fae Folk Art Festival 2026! ✨

Our renaissance-faire-inspired art festival boasts over 30 local artists, artisans, and authors, all of whom draw inspiration from fantasy, folklore, history, and magic. This year, from eleven o’clock until half-past three, guests can participate in the Fae Folk Art Collective’s Quest Activities for a chance to win one of two powerful art-ifacts! ⚔️

Patrons can look forward to entertainment throughout the day, including a poetry open mic, dance and sideshow performances, a community drum circle, the Fae Folk costume contest, and a DRAGon show featuring the realm’s fiercest draconian heartthrobs. 🐲🔥

All manner of human, fae, and anyone in between is welcome! Admission is free! ✨

🦋 Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1M9aHefGXx/

🍄 Date:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026

📜 Location:
Union Square Park
500 East Madison Street, Springfield IL

⏳ Schedule:
11:00 – Market Opens, (Quest Activities begin)
12:00 – Poetry Open Mic
1:00 – Maverick Moon Dance Troupe
1:30 – Springfield Illinois Drum Circle
2:30 – Madhouse Marvels Sideshow
3:30 – Costume Contest, (Quest Activities end)
5:00 – DRAGon Show
6:00 – Award Ceremony
7:00 – Market Closes

🐎 Parking:
For a small fee convenient parking will be available in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s parking ramp located just north of Union Square Park on N. 6th street.