ART | An abundance of art

Soak up the last days of summer during the Springfield Park District’s nationally ranked art extravaganza featuring fine arts and crafts and live carillon music plus activities and programs for children. The two-day festival was founded 11 years ago by Rees Carillon Society member Barb Walker and attracts between 5,500 and 6,500 attendees annually. The art show features more than 50 regional and national artists offering collector and museum-quality fine arts and crafts at a variety of price points, with most pieces ranging from $50 to $7,500. Other attractions include hourly carillon concerts and musical performances by Phil Steinberg and others. Both festival admission and parking are free; admission to the Kids’ Place costs $1.50 per child. For more information about the Art Spectacular, visit http://carillon-rees.org/Events/Art-Spectacular.