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EVENTS
CALENDAR
6 x 6 (x 6)
ADULT ART CAMP
ART + YOGA
ART CRITIQUES
ARTFUL READERS
BEAUX ARTS BALL
ART HISTORY HAPPY HOUR
BRUNCH & BRUSH
CANVAS & COCKTAILS
CELEBRITY BARTENDING BATTLE
DANCING WITH THE STARZ
DATE NIGHT
EDWARDS PLACE
FAMILY FILM SERIES
​FILM SERIES
FINE ART FAIR
MURDER MYSTERY
NIGHT GALLERY
PAINT THE STREET
ROASTED
STUDIO HOP
TOURS

89th Annual Beaux Arts Ball

A Gala Fundraiser to support the Springfield Art Association. This family-friendly event honors the volunteers who generously support the SAA with their time, talent and financial resources. The King and Queen reign over the 89th Beaux Arts Ball in recognition of their families' outstanding dedication to the SAA.
The 2020 Beaux Arts Ball has been postponed until Saturday, November 27, 2021​.
​Click here to support the operations of the SAA until this major fundraiser can return! 
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2021 Queen Abigail Elizabeth Milhiser
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2021 King Barrett Benjamin Kurmann
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Beaux Arts Ball Throughout the Decades

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KINGS
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Queens
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2019 ball Court

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Thank you to our 2019 Premiere Sponsor
The Lowery-Muller Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Springfield, Illinois​

Ball History

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Since 1909, the Springfield Art Association (SAA) has been a leader in promoting and supporting the visual arts. The "Amateur Art Study Club" formally incorporated in 1913 to accept the deed to Edwards Place. This 4,200 sqaure foot Italianate mansion is the oldest home in Springfield and is the permanent home of the SAA.

The Beaux Arts Ball has become a time honored family tradition in Springfield while providing essential program funds to the SAA for more than 80 years. The Ball began in 1930 as a daytime Mardi Gras Ball Masque with a queen and court. The event included an auction, raffle, costume contest, children's program and beauty pageant.

After a few years, a more formal evening event that included dancing, entertainment, children's games, adult card games, and a meal was introduced. Over the years, the Art Association has adapted the Ball to the times, but has kept this Springfield tradition. During the Depression, ticket prices were lowered and formal dresses were made optional. The Ball was cancelled during the WWII years, then two Balls were held in 1948 to recover.
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Today this family celebration recognizes members, donors, and volunteers who give their time, talents, and support to sustain and enrich the SAA. The children of the most supportive members become King and Queen. The children of the Sustainer III, Sustainer II, Sustainer I, Patron, and Family/Dual level members are eligible to join the Court. Today, members and non-members attend this formal dinner, dance, and auction to support the mission of the SAA.
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 SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
gallerydirector@springfieldart.org
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SAA Main Campus

School of Art (Studios),
Michael Victor II Art Library,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
office@springfieldart.org