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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...

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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Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival

Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th St. •  Jun 07 @ 12noon

This is a 21 and over event, 9th & Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL

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