About Us
Established in June 2005 by partners Martha Clements Wilday, Karla Cosand and Patricia Thornton, The Blue Door offers an eclectic variety of fine arts and crafts. Home to 60 of the Springfield area’s finest artisans, The Blue Door exhibits a unique blend of wall art, including watercolors, collages, oils, acrylics and pastels. In addition, some artists produce unique hand-made jewelry, while others create clothing for children and adults, furniture and home accessories, ceramics, art glass, quilts, fabric art, photography, note cards --- and many other items purely for fun.


Most of the artists at The Blue Door live and create in the Springfield area, although several live outside of Illinois. The Blue Door reflects the talent and energy of all of its artists. From its signs to its window treatments to the ever-changing décor and imaginative displays, one can see the joy of living expressed in the work of its artists that make The Blue Door a place where happiness is always on display.


The Blue Door has become a favorite of Springfield shoppers and has been an unexpected Springfield art experience for convention attendees and tourists, not only from Illinois and other states but also for those from around the world. In fact, The Blue Door has been voted the Illinois Times “Best Art Gallery - 2007 and 2008.”

Gift certificates are available, and purchased items may be shipped for the convenience of the traveler.

Master Card, Discover Card and Visa are accepted.

Welcome to The Blue Door.

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