The Clean Gallery

The Clean Gallery Welcome to The Clean Gallery, an art gallery and event space inside Bennie’s Cleaners.

We showcase local artists, host pop-ups, and bring community and culture together in one unexpected space.

Are you a local, Illinois author or bookish creator? As we look to plan more literary-themed events, we want to invite l...
11/05/2025

Are you a local, Illinois author or bookish creator? As we look to plan more literary-themed events, we want to invite local authors and creatives to reach out if they'd like to participate in future events we host. If you're interested, please fill out this form, and feel free to share with your professional network. We look forward to hearing from you! 📚

https://forms.gle/Qi9vTh4myxNJSdDQ6

Thank you to everyone who attended Rockford's first Grown-Up Book Fair! 📚 We welcomed 25 local authors, 5 indie bookstor...
11/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Rockford's first Grown-Up Book Fair! 📚 We welcomed 25 local authors, 5 indie bookstores, 7 bookish creators and artists, 4 community organizations, and nearly 400 literary lovers! We can't wait to plan more book events in the future, so stay tuned and follow us for more! 🥰

The Grown-Up Book Fair is TOMORROW! We hope to see you on Saturday from 5-10 p.m. for our first literary event. 📖 27 Ill...
10/31/2025

The Grown-Up Book Fair is TOMORROW! We hope to see you on Saturday from 5-10 p.m. for our first literary event.

📖 27 Illinois Authors
🛍 7 Indie Bookstores
🎒 Community Organizations
🎨 Loads of Book-ish artists, creators, and crafties

We are also encouraging book donations of your used books; we will be donating them to local organizations in time for the holidays! 📚

Plus, Ivy House Creative Cafe will be serving signature coffees and drinks, and local baker Streusal and Sage will have a wide assortment of homemade pastries and goodies. We'll also have other beverages and snacks available for purchase. Click the link in our bio to get your FREE tickets and learn more about this incredible event.

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for our first-ever ! Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible ven...
10/30/2025

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for our first-ever !

Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible vendors joining our event: The Scrap Jar. The Scrap Jar is a woman-owned creative reuse center & store. Owner Angela Martinez stocks her store with a huge selection of recycled craft supplies. The Scrap Jar will have some fun activities and novelties at the book fair!

Come see the Scrap Jar's creations at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Saturday, 11/1, and follow along for more event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for our first-ever ! Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible boo...
10/30/2025

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for our first-ever !

Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible bookstores joining our event: Inkwell Books & Threads (Inkwell Books & Threads)! Located in Rockton, IL, Inkwell is a local indie bookstore that sells new and used books, new and vintage clothing, and a variety of gift items. Inkwell also hosts a variety of community events featuring local authors and writers.

Come see all Inkwell has to offer at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Saturday, 11/1, and follow along for more event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible boo...
10/28/2025

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever !

Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible bookstores joining our event: Rochelle BookHub. Rochelle Book Hub is a woman-owned indie bookstore in Rochelle, IL. Specializing in new and used fiction, this local bookstore is cute, cozy, and sure to supply your next perfect read!

Come see all the Rochelle Book Hub has to offer at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Nov. 1, and follow along for more author spotlights and event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the...
10/27/2025

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the incredible local authors, bookish creators, and bookstores joining us. 📚

Today's spotlight is Illinois author Jules Motschall. Jules writes cozy mysteries with a twist of charm, heart, romance, and just the right amount of intrigue. She's an avid reader and loves buying books and visiting libraries. Jules will be debuting her book, "Autumn & Alibis," at the book fair!

Meet Jules in person at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Nov. 1, and follow along for more author spotlights and event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible boo...
10/26/2025

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever !

Today's spotlight is highlighting one of the incredible bookstores joining our event: The Novel Spot! This woman-owned, independent bookstore, in the charming small town of Pecatonica, IL, houses book for all ages. Owner Emily Gibson houses a wonderful collection, and she's an avid supporter of local authors.

Come see all The Novel Spot has to offer at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Nov. 1, and follow along for more author spotlights and event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the...
10/25/2025

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the incredible local authors, bookish creators, and bookstores joining us. 📚

Today's spotlight is Rockford author Emily Grobe. Emily Grobe is a Rockford-area native and has been an aspiring author/illustrator since her time at Cherry Valley Elementary School. Though her adult life has brought with it a professional career in design and marketing, she recently found her way back to that childhood dream. Emily recently self-published her first children's book, Differences, and is excited to see where this journey takes her next.

Meet Emily in person at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Nov. 1, and follow along for more author spotlights and event updates. 📚

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the...
10/24/2025

We can’t wait to see you on November 1 for our first-ever ! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing spotlights on the incredible local authors, bookish creators, and bookstores joining us. 📚

Today's spotlight is Illinois author and mental health advocate Jenny Kraakevik. Her book, "The Impact of an Emotional High: How to Talk about Bipolar Disorder with Your Family," takes readers on her whole-hearted, beautifully messy journey to make sense of bipolar disorder. Jennifer is also the co-founder of Mental Bloom Collective, a female-founded and run organization that aims to destimgatize mental illness.

Meet Jennifer in person at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Nov. 1, and follow along for more author spotlights and event updates. 📚

Address

126 N 1st Street
Rockford, IL
61107

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

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+18159643070

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