The Alton Art Expo is a vibrant indoor art fair during a challenging time of year for many that brings together art, community, and wellness. Organized by Mooneyham Art LLC, Mattingly Properties LLC, and Maeva’s Coffee, with co-curator ScorART LLC, the expo will be held in the historic Milton School House in Alton, IL. Only 25 miles from St. Louis Mo.

The focus of this art expo is to normalize the use of behavioral health services, highlight the healing benefits of art, connect the community to resources, and raise funds for Centerstone. 100% of the public's donation-based entry fee, or canned good, will be donated to Centerstone. All funds raised from general admission, donations and food will remain in the Alton catchment area to directly benefit local residents. Centerstone will also have an informational booth at the expo, providing literature and resources while fundraising. Their mission is “Delivering care that changes people's lives.” Centerstone is a not-for-profit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children's services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone's Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone's Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people's lives.

This cause is particularly meaningful to me, as it has impacted my life in numerous ways. I have learned from my experiences that art heals, but sometimes additional support is essential. The goal of the Alton Art Expo is to bridge the gap between art, community, and wellness.

Visual Artist line up:

Martha Valenta, Corey Rouse, Patrick Tramble, Nicole Horton, Rhonda Willman, Brenda Hopkins, Kevin Turner, Jamie Geragosian, Sandra Ure Griffin, Tom Dailey, Jeff Bohnert, Charlie Duvall, Christine Lampe, Ellyn Cox, CyRhen Sohngs, Jen Fisher, Mindy Maxson, Fine Line Studios, Karen DeGuire, Oak Smith, Cayan Moore, Natalie Avondet, Jade H.art, Bigfoot Glass, Kaylin Gauthier, Gray Finch, Nick Fozzy, Tim Clark, Stephanie Gobby, Mindy Cook, Cory Stewart, John Daniel Luke, Jennifer Mallory Welch, Natalie Wellborn, Tom Blood,Charles Mooneyham, Stephen Scordias.

Mooneyham Art LLC and all resident/guest artists within. Phaedra Morrissey, Jay Thompson, WellBorn Paper cuts, Gary Levi, Sandra Griffin, Andreas Langosh, Charles Mooneyham, Stephen Scordias, Gray Finch, Jon Ross-Mooneyham.

Musical Talent and Time:

12:00pm- Flying Sickmeiers, father/son duo guitar/keyboard/fiddle, original jazz/blues/folk.

1:00pm- Picking Daisies, all girl trio...guitar/fiddlevocals, folk/Americana.

2:00pm- String Beans, violin duo.

3:00pm- Mark and the Angry Heart, acoustic m/f duo, country/country rock.

4:00pm- Mila Duffy, acoustic guitar/mandoline, irish/bluegrass/soft rock.