History
Prairie Art Alliance began in 1979 as an artists' support group called the Women's Art Alliance. The purpose of the organization was to encourage and promote area artists by providing exhibition opportunities, workshops, and artistic development. The Alliance incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1985. In 1995 the name was changed to Prairie Art Alliance to reflect the admission of male artists and Associate Members. In 1996 the Gallery and Classroom facility opened at 807 North 5th Street, adjacent to the Springfield Art Association, just north of downtown Springfield, Illinois.

In January of 2004, the Prairie Art Alliance moved into the Springfield Center for the Arts at 420 S. Sixth St. PAA continues to offer exhibit opportunities, community outreach to special needs groups, classes to the general public and support, and development of member artists.

Locations
Office/Classroom/H.D. Smith Gallery
420 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217.544.ARTS(2787)

H.D. Smith Gallery Hours:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday through Friday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday
Holiday Hours: Closed December 23-January 3. Open December 31, First Night, from 6-9pm.

The Prairie Art Alliance is located in the Hoogland Center for the Arts in downtown Springfield. We occupy the Center's H.D. Smith Gallery on the first floor and maintain classroom, office, artist in residency, and storage space on Floor 1 1/2. Our location is fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Parking is located in a covered public garage on the north side of the building. The parking fee is nominal during the business day and free after 5:00 p.m.

Click here for map to H.D. Smith Gallery

Gallery II
2 S.Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
217.544.2727

Gallery Hours:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday through Saturday

Photo Courtesy of Ellie Unterbrink

Holiday Hours: Shortened hours December 23, 10am-3pm. Closed December 24-26.
Winter Hours: Saturdays will be open 10-3pm December 31st through the end of January. Hours will remain 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday.

Gallery II is conveniented located in downtown Springfield at 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. Just two blocks down from the H.D. Smith Gallery, facing the Old State Capitol.

Hours subject to change at both gallery locations.