Elysian Gallery & Café

Elysian Gallery & Café The Riverbend region’s cultural hub—fully curated art, events, and experiences. A space for art, coffee, books, performances & community connections.

Exhibitions, residencies, and evolving creative programs and workshops. Located in the heart of Alton, IL

We’re excited to share Persnickety by Jen Farley announcement for our next Book Club pick, written by the incredible Ja...
08/27/2026

We’re excited to share Persnickety by Jen Farley announcement for our next Book Club pick, written by the incredible Jackie Rabbit Art. Her work is featured both on our shelves and on our gallery walls this season, and we can’t wait for everyone to dive into her world. Check out Persnickety’s full post below for all the details on our autumn read.

This Saturday, August 29th! Join us at Elysian Gallery + Café for the opening reception of Beyond the Rainbow, a juried...
08/27/2026

This Saturday, August 29th!

Join us at Elysian Gallery + Café for the opening reception of Beyond the Rainbow, a juried LGBTQIA2S+ exhibition celebrating identity, creativity, and community.

✨ Reception: 6–9pm
• Non‑alcoholic drinks from our café
• Sweet treats
• Live music from Ahna
• Performances by Amber Lance Valentino (Alton Pride’s reigning queen) and Noah Mazzaratie‑Steele (Alton Pride’s reigning king)
• Awards at 8pm

And when the gallery lights dim at 9, the night is far from over.
Head just down Belle Street to Bubby & Sissy's for their weekly drag show, "Babes of Belle St", kicking off at 10pm. Expect fierce performances, big energy, and the perfect after‑party to keep the celebration going.

Art → Community → Drag.
Make Saturday a full night of pride.

This Saturday night, as part of Elysian Gallery’s “Beyond the Rainbow” Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, we are hon...
08/27/2026

This Saturday night, as part of Elysian Gallery’s “Beyond the Rainbow” Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, we are honored to welcome the Reigning Queen & King of Alton Pride, Amber Lance-Valentino and Noah Mazzaratie Steele, for a special performance at 8:00 PM! 👑🌈

Come celebrate art, pride, and community with us as we recognize the talented artists featured in “Beyond the Rainbow” and enjoy a fabulous performance from Alton Pride’s reigning royalty!

Don’t miss this unforgettable night! ✨🌈

08/23/2026

1st ever open mic night. Music, Poetry, and comedy. Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and listen!

08/22/2026

Did you know we’re just 1½ blocks from the pedestrian bridge by the Alton Farmers’ Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market?
If you’re out enjoying the morning, stroll down and you’ll find Elysian Gallery + Café already open, along with our neighbors Persnickety by Jen Farley and Alton Stained Glass Works & Tiffany Inn right across the street.

Grab a drink, explore some art, and check out the Broadway businesses ready to welcome you today.

🎤 Open Mic Night — This Saturday! Just a quick reminder that our first-ever Open Mic Night is happening this Saturday f...
08/21/2026

🎤 Open Mic Night — This Saturday!
Just a quick reminder that our first-ever Open Mic Night is happening this Saturday from 6:30–8:30 PM, with sign-ups starting at 6:00 PM.

Bring your voice, your instrument, your poetry, or just come enjoy a relaxed evening of live music in the gallery.
Outside food is welcome, and the café will have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks available — coffee, teas, sodas, and more.

✨ Come be part of something new — your presence helps shape the kind of community we’re building here.

A huge congratulations to our neighbors at Country Meadows Antiques on celebrating 40 years in business! Forty years of...
08/21/2026

A huge congratulations to our neighbors at Country Meadows Antiques on celebrating 40 years in business!
Forty years of welcoming treasure hunters, collectors, and curious wanderers into a space filled with stories — that’s something truly special.

We’re grateful to share a block with a business that’s been part of Alton’s heartbeat for decades. Here’s to the history you’ve preserved, the community you’ve built, and the countless memories made within your walls.

Cheers to 40 years, and to many more ahead. ❤️

08/21/2026

🎓 $5 = a step toward a scholarship

In Year Two, Alton Pride began awarding scholarships to LGBTQ+ High School Seniors headed to college, trade school, or community college. This year, four more students are receiving support because of donors like you! 🥰

Give $5 today to help keep that tradition going strong. altonpride.com/fiveforfive

Art is MOVING at Elysian!🎉 SOLD: • Dream Cat — Nick Fozzy• Turtle Creation Story — Nick Fozzy• Lit — Nick Fozzy• Storm ...
08/20/2026

Art is MOVING at Elysian!

🎉 SOLD:
• Dream Cat — Nick Fozzy
• Turtle Creation Story — Nick Fozzy
• Lit — Nick Fozzy
• Storm Revelation — Isabella Empey

But don’t worry — the walls are filling right back up.

🔥 Fire
❄️ Ice
🌬️ Carved by Wind and Water
Three brand‑new Isabella Empey originals are being prepped for display. Buy one… or complete the elemental set.

Nick Fozzy’s show ends August 22nd — still plenty of originals left, but not for long.

Come see where the art is.

Address

419 E Broadway
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+13144122315

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