Fine Art and Design

Jimena gives us an inside look at local Independent Media Center resident artist’s studio. 
 

I took a wild gander at the 2×2 show recently put up IMC gallery with some delight and dissapointment

In the first of a new series, Jimena gives us an inside look into local, large-scale painter and U of I associate professor's studio. 

Mara previews this weekend's edition of PechaKucha Night Champaign-Urbana and introduces you to the eleven speakers who will entertain, educate and inspire you in a mere six minutes and forty seconds each.

Last Thursday marked the opening of four new exhibitions at KAM, so Sarah attended the gala and gives us a glimpse of the exploration opportunities now available. 

A passel of Smile Politely writers interview and take a tour of a local company that makes both museum exhibits and a habit of hiring theatre majors. 

I sat down with Sara Paige, a local artist and graduate student to discuss her motivations and ideas behind her art.

Stephen catches up with local artist Phil Strang to discuss the art walk he’s created across a variety of businesses in downtown Urbana.

Aaliyah attended Figure One art gallery's new exhibit, Beyond the Cup. Drinking was involved. Here's the scoop.