Formerly known as a The Nifty Nook, Made in Urbana is the 3D printing studio local artists and makers have been waiting for. With a goal of “making small scale manufacturing accessible to small businesses …
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Art Coop now has shop by appointment hours
If you’ve missed getting your Art Coop fix via an in-store experience, you’re in luck. Starting today, in-store visits are available by appointment. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Masks are required at all …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Meet mural artist Carlie Upchurch
Have you seen Urbana's latest mural at 123 Main Street? Get to know Carlie Upchurch, the artist behind Vibrant Public Mural.
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Don’t miss the next virtual Illinois Authors reading on October 13th
The University of Illinois Year of Creative Writers has returned to this month with a Zoom format. There’s still time to register for the October 13th event featuring two Chicago-based writers, Daniel Borzutzky and Christopher …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Watch Meanwhile…Letterpress help get out the vote
With their commitment to “resisting [queer and trans] erasure through print culture,” it’s no surprise Meanwhile… Letterpress has been working hard to get out the vote. Watch the magic happen as 450, two-color postcards come …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
40 North calls for 2020 ACE Award nominations
2020 ACE Awards nominations are open; and that means its time for us to honor the folks who make our arts scene what it is. Artists, arts educators, advocates, and arts-related businesses each play a …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Five things in arts this month: October 2020
Debra shares her list of five must-Zoom or social distantly-enjoy arts events for October 2020.
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Urbana announces call for 2020 youth poet laureate
Here’s some good news for area teen poets. In addition to the call for nominations for the 2020 City of Urbana Poet Laureate position, the City of Urbana has announced the launch of a Youth …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Accessibility upgrades are underway at Krannert Center
Though the pandemic has closed Krannert Center to the public, staff have been busy with accessibility upgrades that will help make it more navigable to all upon its reopening. As stated in the recent announcement, …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Save the date for virtual Small Press Fest in October
Good news for fans of zines, comix, and all things small press. The organizers of C-U’s Small Press Fest, which debuted in April 2019, have announced that a virtual event will be happening October 22nd …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor