Hartley Art Gallery and Event Center

07/09/2020

Take a look a these breath taking professional photographs by David Brewer. These photographs bring in amazing details of nature into your home and work environment. Framed and matted prints are available for purchase.

07/09/2020

Hartley Art Gallery is open with temporary hours as we progress though COVID-19 restrictions. Feel welcome to schedule a private appointment if needed outside of these hours. Tuesday - Friday from 1 PM - 5 PM.
Come by the Gallery to see David Brewer Extraordinary Exhibit of Audubon's Birds of over 125 beautiful prints of 52 different species of North American birds.

07/09/2020

Temporary Hours are Tuesday - Friday 1 - 5 PM
Closed Saturday, Sunday, & Monday

07/09/2020

12/21/2019

Something else new to the Hartley Art Gallery is little Zoi. Zoi has touched the hearts of so many visitors this year! She was a rescue and no one wanted to adopt her. I can't imagine who wouldn't want this adorable little girl but she now has a new home and a new life. Zoi loves to come to the gallery every day! She also likes to sit in the window! If you come by to see the wonderful Christmas windows you might also see Zoi sitting under the polar bear! Come by to see us!

12/21/2019

This years Christmas window scene was designed by artist Victoria Hartley. Artist and costume designer Tienne Kollars brought the design to life with her painting and fiber art for the Winter Snow Queen. Artist April Goeke also brought the scene to life with her realistic painting of the Snow Queen's Protector Polar Bear. Visit the gallery to see these window scenes in person! They will all touch your heart!

12/21/2019

Artist Cheryl Hardin designed and painted these two wonderful nostalgic Christmas window scenes. Drive by the Hartley Gallery to see the beautiful art work she has created for us to enjoy this holiday season! Thank you Cheryl for bringing your talent for us to enjoy!

11/25/2019

This year The Hartley is featuring another Christmas scene with a whimsical theme. Artist Tienne Kollars is using her additional talents in costume design to create a beautiful Snow Queen. Artist April Goeke is painting an amazing life size polar bear that is the protector for the Snow Queen. This scene will also be available for your viewing in the window at The Hartley Art Gallery this weekend. More details on this scene soon. Take a peek at the pictures showing their hard work to combine their talents to this Christmas mural.

11/25/2019

This Christmas holiday make sure you visit the Hartley Art Gallery to view the Christmas window murals that local artists have created just for you to enjoy and brighten your holiday experience!
Cheryl Hardin's two window scenes take us back to a traditional Christmas memory of Santa and his reindeer taking presents to children on Christmas Eve. A snowman that is watching over the children as they enjoy sleigh riding down snow covered hills.
These two scenes will be available to see this weekend at the Hartley Art Gallery.

11/18/2019

Thanks to all who came to the gallery today for the Holiday Sip and Shop! It was a great afternoon!

11/17/2019

Join us today at the gallery for Holiday Sip & Shop until 6 pm! Local artists have brought a lot of fabulous unique clothing designs and paintings and more!

11/13/2019

The Hartley Art Gallery welcomes professional artist Lon Reams and his exhibit called "Days Gone By". Lon began drawing and painting at the early age of 9 years old. He continued his passion for art and developed this natural talent into a full time professional art career. Visit the gallery during his exhibit to see his paintings. Lon's paintings will be available for view from now until January 31st, 2020. Lon's art reception is Saturday, December 14th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Lon is also bringing his guests another talent in the culinary arts! Join us and meet Lon in person and enjoy an art filled afternoon!

10/02/2019

Poggas Art Exhibit....Saturday, October 12th, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Read flyer posted for more details! Hope you can join us for an afternoon of meeting these two amazing artists and enjoy music, refreshments, cocktails and more.

10/02/2019

Join us at The Hartley Art Gallery for an opening reception for Marion and Christy Poggas. This art exhibit is a collection of work of photography from Marion and paintings from Christy! This outstanding couple are both established architectural career professionals with over 25 years of experience in the field. They are also both retired professors of architecture from SIU. The Poggas have designed and planned this special opening reception and you are cordially invited to attend! See their exhibit from all over the world and enjoy cocktails and food and meet this amazing Poggas couple.

09/03/2019

Join us at The Hartley Art Gallery, Saturday, September 7th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for a pleasant and cultural afternoon for an art reception for Helen Ashraf and her mother Byong Han.

Byong Han has created beautiful Korean calligraphy on silk. Helen’s art is inspired by nature and is the medium of pottery, watercolor and oil paintings. This family shares a long history of talent in the arts as well as love for their family.

The reception will be a delightful afternoon visiting with the artists and enjoying authentic Korean food.

08/06/2019

“Midnight Garden” is a mystic and eclectic opening art reception that celebrates the artistic talents of April Goeke and Tienne Rei Kollars.
Every aspect of this event has been carefully designed by both of these highly accomplished artists.
April and Tienne will be making presentations regarding their art careers and accomplishments for their guests.
Even the appetizers are carefully designed by the artists!
Guests will enjoy botanical cuisine and Garden Cocktails.

Join us for a relaxing and cultural event as we celebrate the many achievements of these two multi talented artists!

Saturday, August 10th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

07/23/2019

Pam Barnes granddaughter, Paiton, enjoyed a fun art class with artist Tienne Kollars at The Hartley! Thank you Paiton for visiting us at the gallery today! Paiton is visiting us here this week from Arkansas! Zoi also had to wear a feather to get creative along with Paiton! We all enjoyed your visit and your mask is beautiful! Victoria

07/23/2019

Thank you Rachel Malcolm Ensor for such a fabulous art reception at The Hartley on Sunday the 21st! Your presentation about your transition in your art career from realism art to abstract form was very informative and enjoyed by all of your guests! Keep reminding us to develop our inner creative talents by searching for our joy, peace and to let innovative ideas to emerge and not be hidden by fear to try something new!

07/18/2019

Join us for "Play" art reception for Rachel Malcolm Ensor, Phd. at The Hartley Art Gallery on Sunday, July 21st from 3 pm to 6 pm. Rachel will be making a presentation to guests at 4:00 pm about her journey in her art career and how she transformed from realism art into her current talent into abstract art forms. This exhibit is designed to inspire everyone to celebrate artistic talent and learn how to allow creative ability to flow in your own life! Free and open to the public. There will be FUN refreshments to enjoy too!

07/18/2019

Come out of the summer heat and visit us at the Southern Illinois Made Expo on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th! There will be a chance to win a venue rental at The Hartley Gallery!

07/02/2019

Winner announced! Ruth Lemons is the winner of "For the Love of Lilies" original watercolor painting by artist Frank Bennett! This painting is a $550 value. Thank you to all of the visitors that bought raffle tickets! The proceeds are dedicated to the upcoming Hartley Art Camp for Kids!

06/27/2019

Tonight's painting party features a fun painting class by artist April Goeke! Title is Monet's Water Lilies. Class starts at 6:00 pm. You will be recreating one of Monet's lovely masterpieces! Supplies are included. $35.

06/15/2019

The Hartley Art Gallery announces the arrival of an art collection created by Rachel Malcolm Ensor titled PLAY. Its uplifting and inspires joy and happiness and ready for you to view. PLAY will be on exhibit until July 31st.

06/14/2019

Artist Rachel Malcolm Ensor's abstract art exhibit titled PLAY is now available for your viewing from Saturday, June 15th, 2019 until Wednesday, July 31st, 2019. Rachel comments that PLAY is an exhibit that exudes her personal joy in every piece that she has created.

06/07/2019

New art exhibit to arrive soon! Rachel Malcolm Ensor, Phd, Artist, Scholar and Educator. Rachel has created a brand new art collection. You will be amazed at this group of mixed media paintings on stretched canvas. This exhibit will be on view for the first time at The Hartley Art Gallery. Rachel is in the process completing the collection and it will arrive for your viewing pleasure soon. The date will be announced when it arrives.

05/30/2019

People's Choice Award for the 2019 Hartley Gallery Art Competition is artist Tom Hartwell for "A Touch of Red"! Tom wins $175 sponsored by Johnson Hughes Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Thanks to everyone who visited the art exhibit and voted for their favorite artist. The exhibit will be up until Friday, May 31st until 5:00 pm.

05/26/2019

The current art exhibit will be available for view until Friday, May 31st.