Bishop Hill Fine Arts “Where Memories Are Made”...Or Is It A
Labor of Love?

Upon the death of Sherry (Looney) Linscott's brother, artist Michael John Looney at the
young age of 53, Sherry and her husband set about finding a way to fulfill Sherry's brother's
last request "to share my art".  Realizing how many local artisans lived either in Bishop Hill and
the immediate surrounding area, Chuck decided to actively look for a building in Bishop Hill,
IL, a town that artist Michael Looney often photographed and sketched, in which to open a
Fine Arts shop, where they could not only share the beautifully created artwork of his brother-
in-law Michael, but also give other artisans a chance to fulfill their dreams of showcasing and
selling commercially their artwork to the general public in a local shop geared specifically to
Fine Art and handmade items.  Thus began the birth of the Bishop Hill Fine Arts shop.

Antiques & Collectibles featuring China, Crystal, Seasonal Collectibles, Primitives, and
much more have been added to Bishop Hill Fine Arts merchandise for sale, as well as
outside ornamental iron and blown glass outdoor balls.

Having opened September 2006 with only 6 artisans, today the shop currently boasts many
more select local and area artisans featuring their art in a variety of gift, jewelry, art, and
decor items.  Great souvenir items to take back home to "make your memories".  Many
artisans have created museum quality artwork.  Take your time browsing through not only our
main room, but our other 2 rooms, the Rustic Room and the Garden Lattice Room.

In the shop you'll find Michael's love of art, history and trains evident in his artwork featured
in the main front room.  Giclée (zhee-clay) signed and numbered limited edition prints
featuring local Bishop Hill scenes created by Michael John Looney, as well as Michael's ever-
popular Giclée  Railroad Art are featured only at Bishop Hill Fine Arts, as well as a variety of
framed and unframed art work by other area artists in a number of art forms.   

All artisans either live in Bishop Hill or the immediate surrounding area, with no purchased
catalog merchandise being sold at Bishop Hill Fine Arts. Convenient location, with easy
directions from most major cities.
Featured Artist:
Michael John Looney -
Prints of local Bishop Hill scenes, as well as Rail Art that were photographed using a digital
camera and then enhanced using a computer and archivally printed using the Giclée process
of printing and then museum quality framed are being offered.  A percentage of monies
earned from the sale of Michael's Giclee prints is used for the continuation of the Michael J.
Looney Memorial Scholarship  which is presented each year to a student pursuing a career in
the field of art or architectural design.

All prints are printed on 100% cotton rag paper (watercolor), acid free mats, board, and
backing,  and archival ink, with framed prints also receiving museum conservation glass
thereby making the framed prints truly a museum quality Giclee piece of art
Bishop Hill Fine Arts
Merchandise
Most merchandise is signed by
our artists.  Gift items with a
variety of local Bishop Hill
building scenes on them in the
form of totes, steins, mugs,
caps, tiles, boxes, and mouse
pads.  Beautiful Custom
Framing & Matting is
Offered in Our Shop As Well!

Gift Certificates Are Available
In Any Amount.

MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards,
Area Checks, Cash Accepted.

At Bishop Hill Fine Arts, we
also offer by reservation, After
Hours Shopping  by
appointment.  Call Chuck at
309-927-3020 to schedule After
Hours Shopping Appt.
Välkommen - Items for Sale in Our Shop
Have Been Created by Local & Area Artisans

Gifts, Jewelry, Artwork, Pottery, Home Decor, Baskets, Primitives, Beautiful  
Antiques, Collectibles & More!  
The Late
Artist,  
Michael John
Looney's
High School
Graduation
Picture circa
1970.
Merchandise & Shop Pictures of Bishop Hill Fine Arts, Where Local and Area Artisans
Artwork is Available for Purchase.  Where Select Artisans are Featured.  Look for the large
Welcome Easel in front of our shop.  
Midwest Living Magazine names Bishop Hill as one of the best 100 towns to visit.
Visit Historic Bishop Hill, IL:
Many exciting festivals & events take place throughout the year in Bishop Hill.  Unique shops,
fine food, interesting tours, exciting museums, and more await you! To see what is coming
up in Bishop Hill during 2009, check out our Bishop Hill 2009 Calendar of Events.  Check out
our historical facts about Bishop Hill, as well as what you can find today in historic Bishop
Hill, Illinois. Museums, fine dining, the best burgers around, demonstrations by local artisans
and crafters, walking tours, scenic park, excellent shops, and historical buildings all await you
in scenic Bishop Hill, Illinois.  All shops are open during the months April - Dec., with many
shops now also open during the winter months of January - March.  A complete listing of
accommodations, restaurants, museums, shops, and local artisans listed on our Business
Directory of Bishop Hill.
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Digital photographer/
watercolorist/ pen and ink/
sketch artist Michael John
Looney featuring his Railroad
Art & Bishop Hill Scenes, using
the Giclée Method.
Legal Notice: Reproduction of
any photograph or text
information located on this site is
prohibited without first receiving
signed, written Permission of Use
Agreement from Chuck Linscott.  

You may send Permission of Use
Agreement requests to the
mailing address listed on this
website or by emailing us.  

Questions, comments, or are
wanting to consign? Contact
Chuck Linscott via email address:
bishophillfinearts@yahoo.com
Artist with
Debbie
(Looney)
Ryan, one of
his two
sisters at
sister Sherry's
wedding, circa
1987.
Stop in soon & see our select local & area artisan's wares.

Antiques & Collectibles:
Huge Selection of Beautiful Antiques & Collectibles:
Featuring China, Crystal, Seasonal Collectibles, Primitives,
and Much More!

Convenient Location / Easy to Follow Driving Directions

Bishop Hill Fine Arts - Loft Guest Apt.:

Effective immediately, the Loft Guest Apt. IS now available for overnight rental year-round
by calling our reservation number: 309-507-2284 or by completing our inquiry/reservation
form below.  

Established in 1848, the 2nd. floor loft guest apartment located in the historic 1848 Carriage
and Carpentry Building, has been lovingly restored with all the modern conveniences without
loosing any of the old world charm of the 1840's, into a 1 bedroom loft style guest apartment,
complete with private bath, kitchen, dining space, private bedroom, and living room with
spacious windows overlooking the beautiful Village Park of Bishop Hill.  Loft apartment sleeps
up to 5 adults comfortably.  
Examples of artwork by our
featured artist:
Bishop Hill Fine Arts
"Where Memories Are Made"
Website Updated on: Nov.
22, 2009.