Where to buy Local Art in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Looking to discover authentic, locally made art in the Champaign-Urbana area? Here are some galleries and events where you can purchase creative, one-of-a-kind works—perfect for collectors, gift-givers, or anyone who appreciates the local arts scene!
The Vault Art Gallery (Tuscola)
Just 25 miles south of C-U, this spacious two-story gallery spans over 12,000?sq?ft, The Vault showcases more than 50 independent regional artists with paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, glass, photographs—even handmade soaps.
Hours: Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, typically 10:00?AM–4?:00PM
Cinema Gallery (Urbana)
Cinema Gallery hosts a carefully curated collection featuring the works of over 50 local and regional professional artists of the Midwest, including faculty from the University of Illinois, Parkland College, Illinois State University, Eastern Illinois University, Fontbonne University, Illinois Wesleyan, Morehead State University and St. Louis Community College. Mediums range from ceramics and sculpture to paintings and vintage finds!
Hours: Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Gilbert Gallery (Urbana)
This woman-owned downtown gallery spotlights around 40 local artists, offering a diverse mix of media—murals, paintings, prints, sculpture, and photobased work. Operating since 2017, The Gilbert Gallery provides artists with a professional art setting to show and market their work at affordable prices.
Hours: Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Bohemia (Urbana)
Right in the heart of downtown Urbana, Bohemia offers a tightly curated selection of prints, handmade jewelry, and artisan crafts from local creators—perfect for picking up a stylish gift or personal keepsake.
Hours: Open Mondays–Saturdays, 10:00 PM–5:00 PM, and Sundays at 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Crystal Lake Park Art Fair – August 2–3
Join the 7th annual fair at Urbana’s Crystal Lake Park for the ultimate shopping experience. Open 10:00?AM–4:00?PM both days, the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair boasts over 40 local and regional vendors, offering everything from ceramics to textiles, mixed-media, glasswork, photography, and jewelry.
Fun Add-Ons: Food trucks, live music, and children’s activities from UrVANa!
West Side Arts – September 14
Presented by 40 North & Champaign Park District, this free juried art festival runs 9:00?AM–5:00?PM at West Side Park. On its fifth season, shop, peruse, and discover incredible local and regional artworks you won't find anywhere else.