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Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum

2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Galleries

An extraordinary personal art collection was the reason John and Eleanor Mitchell planned a museum in rural southern Illinois. The museum was built to house the couple's collection of late 19th and early 20th Century American paintings and artifacts.

Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.

What's happening nearby...

Thursday Night Live

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  May 29 – Aug 28 @ 5PM

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day - Cedarhurst stays open late until 8 pm every Thursday.

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Friday's Food & Art

The Commons •  May 02 – Oct 03 @ 5PM

Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., May to October, at The Commons…

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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair

The Commons •  Apr 12 – Oct 11 @ 10AM

Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!

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