At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25th, The City of Urbana will celebrate the 2021 selection for the Murals on Glass Program. Reef, created by Jen Gibas, is now displayed on the Urbana Aquatic Center’s …
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Experience The 48 with Illinois Theatre October 2nd and 3rd
For Illinois Theatre, the first weekend in October means a 48-hour playwriting festival. According to a recent social media post, faculty, student, staff, and alumni of Illinois Theatre “will collaborate from start to finish across the …
At Prism Studios, art is for everyone
According to co-owner Katye Newhouse, Prism Studios seeks to dismantle the idea that “art only looks a certain way and that if you can’t achieve that narrow definition then you are just bad at art.”
Poet Crystal Valentine is bringing Black joy to Pygmalion Lit
Internationally acclaimed poet and former NYC Poet Laureate Crystal Valentine is coming to Pygmalion on Saturday, September 25th. A self-proclaimed “generator and fierce protector of Black joy, ” Valentine “strongly believes that intersectionality is a …
Illinois Arts Council accepting applications for 2022 fellowship program
Here’s some good news for Illinois artists. The Illinois Arts Council Agency is seeking applicants for the 2022 Artists Fellowship Program. According to the announcement: The program’s intent is to enrich and strengthen the state …
Great ARTdoors Artists in Dialogue series launches September 22nd
The Urbana Arts and Culture Program and the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures will be co-hosting a two-part dialogue series inspired by the work of The Great ARTdoors Project. Participating artists will discuss how their …
Join the Toast to Taylor Street Block Party on October 9th
Note: this event was originally scheduled for October 2nd but has now been rescheduled to October 9th. A group of Downtown Champaign business owners including Farren’s Pub, The Blind Pig Co, Cowboy Monkey, Champaign Center …
Tarriona “Tank” Ball gets Vulnerable AF in her debut book of poetry
“You will stop drowning when you realize you can breathe through your tears,” writes Tarriona “Tank” Ball in “Survival Guide,” from her debut collection of poems.
Five reasons to explore the C-U Black and African Arts Festival
The in-person 2021 C-U Black and African Arts Festival promises a feast for all of your senses, plus a one-stop way to support Black and African-owned businesses.
Busey opens call for art for Urbana location
40 North and Busey Wealth Management have announced their call for “the third rotation of local art to be selected for display on the walls of Busey’s headquarters in Downtown Urbana.” Selected pieces will remain …