St. Charles Arts Council opens Free Little Art Gallery

Posted April 15, 2026 9:43 am

By Caitlin Palagi, St. Charles Arts Council

The St. Charles Arts Council is bringing its first Free Little Art Gallery to town. It is a free-standing, self-service container designed for the community to share art with one another.

The Free Little Art Gallery is for all ages and creativity levels. Community members are invited to view art, take art, or leave art. A beautiful and creative way to engage with the community on your own time.

The Free Little Art Gallery is located outside the ARC Gallery, the exhibition, learning, and meeting space of the St. Charles Arts Council.

The Free Little Art Gallery will be receiving a second sister location in Fall 2026, follow @stcharlesartscouncil on social media for updates.

Thank you to longtime St. Charles Arts Council member and artist Bill Bergeson for the design and build of the Free Little Galleries. He has helped bring our community vision to life through his dedication to his craft as a woodworker.

The St. Charles Arts Council plans to allow community access to the Free Little Art Gallery year-round.

The Free Little Art Gallery is located at 121 N. Second St. in downtown St. Charles. The St. Charles Arts Council looks forward to seeing the community’s exchange of creativity with one another.

For information, visit stcharlesartscouncil.org.