Some local artists recently transformed block “I”s in honor of the University of Illinois. The block artwork will be displayed around Champaign-Urbana in different businesses and throughout downtown. Several of the artists will be familiar …
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This year’s October Dance was a celebration of female voices
Ahead of October Dance, I spoke with concert director Sara Hook about the planning and preparation for the annual dance showcase put on by the University of Illinois’ Department of Dance. This year’s performance was …
There’s a new exhibit by William Hohe at the Illini Gallery
William’s Summer of Rest & Relaxation, the first solo exhibition by William Hohe of Williamslenses, is now open at the Illini Gallery. The exhibit is a mixture of photographs, mixed media pieces, and installations, some …
Spend Halloween with The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
The European Union Center is hosting a special Halloween Edition film screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The film was screened early this year as part of Ebertfest. You can read Will’s review of …
There’s a Kanji calligraphy exhibit at Krannert Art Museum right now
Calligraphy students of Shozo Sato currently have an exhibit up at Krannert Art Museum. Kanji calligraphy “is a Japanese art form that uses Han letterforms from Chinese script to create works that evoke harmony and …
Here are some photos from Those who Teach, CAN
Today is the last day of the Those who Teach, CAN exhibit at the Link Gallery of the School of Art and Design. The annual exhibit showcases artwork by Unit 4 Teachers with the aim …
From foraging to artmaking with Cris Hughes
A few weeks ago, the result of a community art project was unveiled at Anita Purves Nature Center. The art piece was created by Cris Hughes of Secret Gardens CU with items foraged and donated …
Take a look behind the scenes of October Dance
October Dance, formerly November Dance, is the annual dance showcase put on by the University of Illinois’ Department of Dance as their first event of the year. As I wrote in my Five things in …
Five things in arts: October 2023
October always feels to me like the start of holiday season. It’s finally safe to do some themed decorating (unless you are one of those people who puts up Halloween decorations in September), it’s time …
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón is coming to Spurlock
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will be at Spurlock Museum this month for an evening event that is part conversation and part poetry reading. The event “follows Limón as she shares with us how poetry …