Gallery 1624
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The purpose of Gallery 1624 is to showcase diminutive original art by professional, amateur, and student artists. Be sure to follow here, Instagram, & TikTok.
This miniature gallery is located along a sidewalk in Springfield, Illinois for public viewing.
Check out the current exhibition, “Eighty Six”, day or night. 🌙 It’s always a treat. Bring a friend!
FAQ! Answered! People do ask about this so here’s the secret behind the magic. 🪄
05/20/2026
“The small metal pieces have been following me around since 1986 (plus or minus a semester on either side) when I was taking metals and jewelry classes at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I saved these tidbits to ‘use someday’ and this month was that someday. The first two pieces (By Post I and By Post II) include postmarks and stamps from letters I received from my friend Tim Harte and cousin Rita. The📮 photo was taken in 1986 in Urbana, Illinois.” ~ Seth! Leary, artist
New exhibition at Gallery 1624! “Eighty Six” features 19 mixed media pieces by Seth! Leary. It’s up for only seven weeks! C’mon by the for in
05/11/2026
There’s still daylight—and some sunshine—remaining to see the current exhibition before the changeover at the end of the week. Please come by if you haven’t yet seen “Heart-Shaped World” photography by Kristan Kelly.
There’s one more week to catch the current exhibition, “Heart-Shaped World” photography by 🫶🏻 You can even purchase the art! See website for details.
Happy 100 years to the Mother Road! The tiniest art gallery on Route 66 is in Springfield, Illinois. A mere two blocks from the Route itself (1926-1930 alignment) and just 8 minutes from downtown. Stop by for a look if you’re traveling Route 66!
The map in the comments shows that it’s also just .8 mile from the post-1930 alignment. Art and history converge right here!
Sunday wisdom from the tiny gallery. 😌✌🏻
04/29/2026
A teacher, mentor, and friend passed away a couple of days ago. Jim Edwards was my high school art teacher, then drove all the way to Champaign for my undergraduate art show (2nd photo, November 1985), got me my first teaching job, and was a lifelong supporter and friend. I’m grateful that he was able to visit Gallery 1624 last November, 39 years after that art show. 😌 RIP, my friend. Thank you for all of the guidance and laughs.
Children truly put the heart into a heart-shaped world. 🫶🏻 Unconditional love and the joy of discovery. 💙 Enjoy your weekend! Look for beauty everywhere.
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Holmes Avenue
Springfield, IL
62704