If you liked what you read in my recent interview with local artist Patricia Monigold, you won’t want to miss the chance to meet her tomorrow night, at the artist reception for her new exhibit, …
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The Lyric Theatre brings The Rape of Lucretia into the #MeToo Era
Debra chats with conductor Julie Gunn for a preview of The Lyric Theatre at Illinois' production of The Rape of Lucretia, opening this week at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Deadline extended for Urbana arts grants applications
Local artists: sigh a sigh of relief and take the weekend to finalize your application for an Urbana arts grant. The deadline has been extended to Monday, February 18th at 5 p.mm. For applications and …
Opening tonight: Paper Trail 2 explores the art of working on or with paper
Thanks to 40 North, and the creativity of local artists, the words “Paper Trail” can now conjure up inspiring images of creative applications of fibrous products, rather than disturbing thoughts of recent federal investigations. Now …
Portraits, bundles, and artgasms: What’s new in local art
Debra previews what's new in art at the Springer Cultural Center, Parkland College's Giertz Gallery, and The Art MA (X-rated) pop-up show.
Countdown to Urbana Arts Grant deadline this Friday
There’s still time to get in on this year’s Urbana Public Arts Grant Program. Find out how you can get the support you need to make your art a reality. Applications are due Friday, February …
New media artist Matt Kenyon talks ethics of waste Thursday at Krannert Art Museum
Next time someone tells you that artists are self-absorbed navel gazers who refuse to live in the real world, tell them to Google Matt Kenyon. Kenyon, the artist behind SWAMP (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass …
Five things to love in arts this February
Debra lists her top five arts picks for February.
Erica Rae Stark’s magical woodcut prints take us back in time and back to nature
Debra chats with local woodcut print artist Erica Rae Stark about the work she'll be showing at International Galleries this Friday as a part of Urbana First Fridays.
Female Power Project artist Leda Black is coming to town Thursday and you need to meet her
Leda Black is braving the polar vortex to bring her Female Power Project and her awesome self to the University of Illinois Women’s Resources Center Thursday evening and you need to be there. Fans of …