HearlandArts.Net is a for-profit partnership of retail gallery owners, artists and marketers, patrons of the arts, established to elevate the art scene in the Heartland. Our mission is to support and promote the visual arts throughout southern Illinois, southeastern Missouri, western Kentucky, southwestern Indiana and the surrounding communities. We want to get art out in front of people and help them find the perfect art for them, and we want to mobilize and support the local community of artists.

Amy McMorrow is the owner of Innucopia, LLC, a website design and online marketing business, based in Carbondale.

Art Lovers Trading Company is an art gallery and gift shop located on the Town Square in Carbondale, Illinois. Sue Mills is the owner.

The Red Ear is a new gallery space along the Shawnee Wine Trail located on the strip in Alto Pass, Illinois. Lauren Zadikow is running the show.