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Senator Scott Bennett announces Earth Day art contest in response to school closures
With the goal of giving homebound K-12 students a special opportunity to extend their learning and creativity, Senator Scott Bennett has launched an Earth Day art contest. With three age-range categories, the contest asks students …
Station Theatre postpones remaining shows of the season
Rick Orr, Artistic Director of the Celebration Company at the Station Theatre, has announced that the final two shows of the season, The River and Falsettos, have been postponed, with the goal of running in the upcoming …
COVID-19 updates from Giertz Gallery at Parkland College
Giertz Gallery at Parkland College released the following update on upcoming exhibitions in light of COVID-19 precautions. In addition to closing the gallery to the public, the following cancelations were announced. The 52nd Annual Art …
Meet local 3D artist Gregory Stallmeyer
Debra recounts her studio visit with 3D artist Gregory Stallmeyer, whose work “Nexus” was chosen as the signature image for the now postponed 2020 Boneyard Arts Festival.
Goodthingz kicks off community arts series at BrewLab on March 16th
Goodthingz is kicking off a fun new community art series this month at BrewLab. Improv Doodling, held March 16th at BrewLab, will mark the first event in the Create a Life of Your Own series. …
2020 Eric Show to open on March 11th
Now in its 11th year, the annual Eric Show is a juried high school art show, endowed by Dale and Peg Steffensen, in memory of Dale’s son Eric (1951-1970). Students will display paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, …
Urbana Arts & Culture Program to offer sneak peek at grant winners during March 11th event
I often write about the impact an arts grant can make on an artist’s progress and their ability to sustain projects that engage our community. Well, on March 11th, you can get a sneak peek …
Upcoming Poets at the Post to feature Tim Heerdink and Tony Brewer
This month’s Poets at the Post event will feature two poets, Tim Heerdink and Tony Brewer, who hail from Indiana. Both are well-published, though Brewer brings a background in live sound effects to the table. …
Meet Paula McCarty, the artist behind the new Women Who Painted series
Debra chats with local artist Paula McCarty in preview of her Women Who Painted exhibition, opening Thursday at the Urbana City Building.