Name: Leos on Fire
Start: 2025-08-23T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 305 State St. , Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002

🔥 Leo’s On Fire – Art, Music, and Celebration in Historic Alton
August 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Alton, IL — Mooneyham Art LLC proudly announces Leo’s On Fire, a FREE celebratory exhibition and public event to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at its downtown Alton gallery, located at 305 State Street.
The event commemorates the birthdays and art of Charles Mooneyham, Jon Ross-Mooneyham, and Stephen Scordias—three pivotal figures behind the gallery's creative evolution and the birthday of Stephanie Scanlon from Psychedelic Symphony.
This spirited evening will feature guest artwork from Derek “Deek” Diedricksen, currently on world tour with Downset. Diedricksen is a Boston-based multidisciplinary creative, treehouse builder, former HGTV and DIY Network host (Tiny House Builders), and author of five published works including the bestseller Microshelters. His sustainable art created using repurposed materials, often from treehouse/tiny house builds like the ones featured in his latest book Treehouses: Within Reach. Or, created on Japanese menus and flyers while on tour with Downset in Japan, will be on display alongside local and national talents showcased in Mooneyham Art daily.
Deek also fronts the heavy metal band Inverter and recently toured Japan as drummer for Downset, a Los Angeles-based musical act. His award-winning documentary, The Box Truck Film: Building a REUSEful Home, celebrates inventive reuse and earned acclaim across multiple film festivals. More information can be found at Relaxshacks.com.
Guests can enjoy complimentary desserts and beverages, as well as a significant showcase of newly installed artworks from Mooneyham’s curated collection. The gallery serves as a nexus for emerging and established artists across international, national, and regional spectrums.
Additionally: Guests will be entertained by musical guests Psychedelic Symphony and celebrating the birthday of Stephanie Scanlon the lead singer of the group. Albeit August 24th is not leo Psychedelic Symphony is an instrumental part of the Mooneyham Art vibe and legacy.
Featured Artists Include
• Rhonda Willman
• Jill Haack
• Marty McKay
• Jamie Geragosian
• Sandy Griffin
• Joe Bova Conti
• David Bailey
• Jen Fisher
• Claudia Ruth
• Jay Thompson
• Craig Downs
• Natalie Wellborn
• Gray Finch
• GlamTrash Zodiac
Gallery Leadership and Vision:
Charles Mooneyham, a nationally recognized surrealist-pop painter and photographer, has spent over three decades cultivating artistic dialogue through exhibitions and charitable arts programming. His gallery recently garnered attention for the Alton Art Expo, supporting mental health awareness in collaboration with Centerstone, a national behavioral health organization.
Jon Ross-Mooneyham, a featured resident guest artist and founder of Gray Witch Tarot LLC, brings mystical and Tarot-infused creativity to the space, while Stephen Scordias, co-curator and former university administration, guides the gallery’s thematic direction with his academic insight and passion for the arts.
Mooneyham Art LLC continues to elevate local voices alongside established talent, crafting a diverse and inclusive space for cultural engagement, education, and artistic growth.
“ I can think of no better way to lift a community than through the empowerment of the arts”- Charles Mooneyham
Media inquiries, artist interviews, and promotional partnerships are welcomed. To schedule coverage or request additional information, please contact Mooneyham Art LLC directly.