THE VAULT ART GALLERY

We're the small-town gallery with the big-city feel

Unique. Dazzling. Impressive. Those are the words visitors often use to describe The Vault Art Gallery in downtown Tuscola, Illinois. The Vault is unique in that it is an artist-owned cooperative with more than 50-artist owners, all of whom live in Central Illinois. We even offer shares to the public as a way of showing their support of the arts. We are the small-town gallery with the big-city feel.

Art is for everyone

The Vault Art Gallery is located in historic downtown Tuscola, Illinois, and gets its name from the massive bank vault located behind the front counter. We feature local artists who have their work for sale in a variety of mediums, from paintings to sculpture to photography to jewelry to ceramics to fiber art and much more. We also have vintage and antiques. Our philosophy is that art should be for everyone and we strive to feature artwork in an affordable price range. We also believe that art will make you happy. So, visit us and get ready to smile.

Buying Art Supports Artists

When you buy locally made artwork, not only are you getting a unique, handcrafted item, but you are helping to support the creative dreams and endeavors of the artist, as well as perpetuating the "created and made in America" conviction.

Upcoming Events

• The "Blend at Brew Workshop" with Sara Holmes is from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and students will learn to make various herbal- and tea-based drinks with a Fall and Halloween theme. NOTE: This class is already at capacity, but Sara has interesting classes every month, so keep watching this page or our Facebook page.
• "Bluegrass Jam at the Vault," 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. All pickers and fans of acoustic music are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.
• "Metal Night at the Vault," 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, upstairs at the Vault. Five metal bands from Central Illinois, Cause of Ruin, Eyes from Above, Primitive Deception, Lights Over Arcadia and Ending Orion, will perform a mix of covers and originals. Tickets are only $10 at the door.
• "Georgia O'Keefe Flower Painting Class" using acrylic paints, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, with Jan VonBokel. Cost is $30 per person and all materials are supplied. Register in person at the Vault, by phone or email. Payment due upon registration.
• "Black Saturday at the Vault," is a celebration of all the affordable artwork created by artists at the Vault. We will have a special area where all of the artwork for sale is less than $40. This is a daylong event with food and live music, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy art, it will make you happy!
For more details about events and happenings, go to the Vault's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vaultartgallery. Thanks!

Come see what we've made just for you.