WorkSpace

At the newly opened Recreation Club in downtown Champaign, a unique business structure and “come as you are” approach has flipped traditional tattooing culture on its head and offers a revitalized future for local arts culture.

Matt interviews Judy Lee, founder of the downtown Urbana fabrication studio Made in Urbana to learn their secrets to success during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Debra talks with Dana Overman of Her Creative Collective in preview of its grand opening this Saturday. 

Debra takes a tour of artist Lisa Kesler's Tolono studio and talks about Kesler's upcoming printmaking workshops, the satisfaction of her tactile methods, and, of course, the famous Vandercook Press. 

Chantal visits Fresh Press, a Champaign-based papermaker who creates paper from harvest waste.

“In the spirit of these animals, I find my subjects. My intent is not to portray them as victims, but as dignified in their survival.” Check out this week's Workspace featuring a local artist with a cause. 

This local artists interprets the world through a mix of photography, digital design, and quilting. Check out her unique pieces. 

Tattoos, backdrops, face painting and puns. See where this local artist creates all of the latter. 

Drummer, teacher, father, Artist. Check out what this local artist's profile.