Art Alley

First Friday", which is the first Friday of every month, the downtown shops have extended hours until 8pm. Refreshments served!! "Shop Hop", which is the second Saturday of the month. This is a free artisan walk which begins at 11:30am, leaving from Studio on 6th (directly across the street from The Roost), visiting several downtown shops and concludes at 1:00pm at Studio on 6th. (shoppers are not obligated to complete the full tour) We have a great selection of; Whimsical Wall Art Vintage and upcycled clothing Upcycled jewelry Handmade jewelry oil and water paintings Handmade purses, wallets, scarves and hats Pottery Succulants Florals Bird Houses, Gourd Birdhouses Picture frames Mosaics Cutting Boards Locker Hookings The Roost lotions, soaps, body scrubs and bath balms. We always have new and interesting pieces. A place you can find that unique gift for anyone.

Catalyst, in Monticello, IL, is the leading art studio serving Champaign, Savoy, Mahomet, Urbana, Decatur, Bloomington, Mattoon and surrounding areas since 2017. We offer jewelry, needle felting, craft, fiber and art classes for individuals and groups, custom sign making workshops and more. We also carry repurposed home decor, wools, linen scraves and much more. For more information, contact Catalyst in Monticello. Please call for Appointment. Temporary hours

The Hive is located in the Contemporary Art Center building at 305 Water St. on the Peoria riverfront. We offer a variety of art classes, team-building, girls’ night out painting, date night, bachelorette and birthday pARTies, as well as other activities, for all ages: children, teens, adults, s...