Virtual readings provide an intimate space for poetry.
Nicole Anderson-Cobb and Latrelle Bright ask, “What has grown on stolen land?”
Allerton Park Artists-in-Residence Nicole Anderson-Cobb and Latrelle Bright are researching the history of the park and Monticello in the 19th century.
Urbana’s first Youth Poet Laureate talks poetry, performance, and promise
Danyla Nash uses spoken word for social justice and creating community.
New Boneyard venue spotlight: Immaterial Gallery
Debra talks with Phillip Kalantzis-Cope about new Boneyard Arts Festival venue Immaterial Gallery.
Meet Boneyard artist Clara de la Fuente
Meet Boneyard Arts Festival artist Clara de la Fuente who will be exhibiting work in a new medium at a new venue.
Corey Van Landingham’s new book redefines our intimacy with the past, present, and future
In her new book Love Letter to Who Owns the Heavens, author Corey Van Landingham immerses readers into the complexities of their own humanity and their closeness to an ever-changing history and technological society.
Meet Boneyard 2022 signature image artist Kim Curtis
Get to know Kim Curtis, the artist behind Boneyard's 2022 signature image.
Hudson’s Better Angels emblazon the Giertz Gallery at Parkland College
Colorful apocalypse meets quiet form in Steven Hudson’s exhibit, Better Angels.
Ashanti Files looks back at her time as second poet laureate of Urbana
For Ashanti Files, poetry is a call to action, a medication for ailments, and an essential form of expression.
Meet new CUDO president Justin Klett
Get to know illustrator and designer Justin Klett, who also happens to be the new president of the Champaign Urbana Design Organization.
Poet River Andres writes their way into history with a self-published chapbook
"I find sharing my poetry is a political move, says trans, nonbinary poet River Andres. "I am writing myself into history "
The Literary in Downtown Champaign is a best-seller
After visitng the Literary, Kathleen says "sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your books."
The Arts Section strives to celebrate our community's rich and vibrant artistic scene, from theatre to local authors, film, performance art, and everything in between.
