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.

Location
Our street address is:
420 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217.544.ARTS(2787)

Gallery Hours:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday through Friday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday

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.

Directions from the North:
I-55 South to Cook Street, West on Cook to Sixth Street. North on Sixth Street to 420 South Sixth, the Hoogland Center for the Arts

Directions from the South:
I-55 North to Springfield. Remain on Business 55 (6th Street). Proceed on Sixth into downtown Springfield. The Hoogland Center for the Arts is located at 420 S. 6th Street. Parking is available in the parking ramp on the north side of the Center.

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