Ongoing

Flying Machine Avionics

Flying Machine Avionics 202 S. 1st St, Champaign

Featuring Dorota Erdman at Flying Machine Avionics! "This recent series of mixed media collages is a direct result of these early and current influences. I still look for treasures, old photographs, found objects, recycled papers, plants, in order to give them a new life. I still arrange them in stories or self contained worlds. Their small scale is a nod

Common Ground Food Cooperative

Common Ground Food Cooperative 300 S. Broadway Avenue Suite #166, Urbana

Common Ground Food Co-op's Flatlander Art Gallery features the artwork of Victoria Baez with an exhibition centered around motherhood. Some of the work displayed was inspired by interviews with moms with kids of different ages. Artwork is a mix of acrylic, gouache, color pencil, and oil pastels. There will be an opening art gallery reception on Friday, April 10th from

The Idea Store

The Idea Store 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana

Come and see the wealth of creative options available from The Idea Store! Members of The Idea Store staff and our volunteers will be providing art to be displayed in our windows - all items in the display will be made from materials sourced from The Idea Store. All of our display will be outward facing so that people walking

Phillips Recreation Center

Phillips Recreation Center 505 W Stoughton, Urbana

Urbana Park District staff have many talents outside parks and recreation. Stop by the Phillips Recreation Center to see what park district staff can create! Multiple artists will be sharing their work. Variety of topics and mediums, including photography, sculpture, fiber and textiles, illustrations, and mixed media. Featuring: Heather Britsky Sylena Harper Tyson Kruse Jarod Lake Kern McCalla Sara Rand Connor

The Literary

The Literary 122 N Neil Street, Champaign

TINY ART SHOW! Stop by The Literary and view our Tiny Art Show! Featuring the small, yet beautiful works of many local artists. Friday, 4/10: 9am-9pm Saturday, 4/11: 9am-9pm Sunday, 4/12: 9am-8pm FEATURING: Melissa Goldman Kristina Reese Anneke Schweers Miller Alexia Guajardo Kelly Warner Diep Pressley Tina Johnson Stephanie Sanchez Jessica Wiley George Boley Georgie Beaulier Marca Fleener Alexandria Westfall

Bohemia

Bohemia 135 W. Main St., Urbana

For the festival, we are shining the spotlight on the incredible local artists who already call our boutique home. Come celebrate their work and discover the creativity that fills our shop everyday! Featuring Cindy Sampson, Crystal Hartman, Gaye Grant, Leslie Crowley, Beverly Notaro, Kinsey Fitzgerald, and Mollie Youngblood.   Friday 4/10 from 10-5 Saturday 4/11 from 10-7 Sunday 4/12 from 10-4

Spurlock Museum

Spurlock Museum 600 South Gregory, Urbana

Friday, April 10th - 10am-4pm Saturday, April 11th 10am-4pm Sunday, April 12th 12-4pm "Street Pavers" by Timothy J. Hickey is a series of short videos. The work features the historic brick streets of Champaign, Illinois and contains subtle, slow-paced imagery with quiet accompanying ambient audio. The point of view looks downward with a framework of bricks acting as a stage

Planted

Planted 16 E Washington Street, Champaign

The work of three local artists will be on display at Planted: Mary Bell of Woodmiration's selection of original watercolor paintings and prints with a focus on landscape, nature, and plants. She also is displaying several wood mosaic pieces and monstera leaf tables. Emmaline Ibarra of Loren Made's jewelry and decor using a mix of custom acrylic charms, pearls, and

Urbana Free Library

The Urbana Free Library 210 West Green Street, Urbana

Exploring Creative Photography with Mili Vishwakarma: Artist of the Corridor and Boneyard Workshop - This workshop offers a glimpse into creative photography, encouraging you to see beyond the obvious, break conventions, and, above all, create with joy and emotion. You'll learn how to get creative with the way you look at ordinary objects, and learn techniques for cameras and editing

Horizon Climbing

Horizon Climbing 1914 Round Barn Rd. Suite A, Champaign

The art gallery featuring Gertie Bakalus is located in Horizon Climbing's front lobby! Following our opening reception on April 11th at 6pm, guests are welcome to rock climb at half price ($10 per person). Further inside the gym, you can enjoy our mural artwork by Leslie Kimble. Our climbing gym welcomes adults and kids of all ages! Gertie Bakalus: The

AKA Yarns & Studio and Mother Ghost

Mother Ghost 14 E Washington Street, Champaign

AKA Yarns & Studio and Mother Ghost are thrilled to welcome the work of local artist, Hua Nian. Her exhibit features Nian's original paper-tearing artwork, celebrating motherhood and childhood. Friday April 10, 2026 11-5pm Saturday April 11, 2026 11-5pm Sunday April 12, 2026 1-5pm

Seating and More

Seating and More 1749 West Kirby, Champaign

Seating and More is proud to house the work of local artist, ArtbyDirt, who creates welded sculptures together exclusively from American-made motorcycle parts. From tiny tractors that fit in the palm of your hand to an eagle that takes up an entire corner, Dirt creates pieces of all shapes, subjects, and sizes in the spirit of benefit work. Dirt himself

Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage

Baldarotta's Porketta & Sicilian Sausage 208 W. Griggs St., Suite 103, Urbana

Baldarotta's Presents "Art Ala Carte"! FEATURING: Christopher Reme | Digital illustrator and mixed media Sara Reme / Stone & Sparkle | functional art and sensory wellness, including bracelets and fidgets Fraya Replinger | photography Holly Lewis | drawing and painting (watercolor, pastel, ink, etc.), photography Gary Keeler | mixed media Katie Khau | digital, acrylic prints Claire Pritchard | digital

Age of Aquarius

Age of Aquarius 116 Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana

A duo showcase exhibit of two local artists- a painter and a craftsman. This exhibit merges their styles, bold colors and organic materials together, to be seen for the first time! A dedicated room within the shop is where guests can admire and purchase original works, sip a complementary mocktail, and be part of the celebration in the first public

NuEra Green Room

NuEra Champaign 102 East Green Street, Suite 101, Champaign

Featuring watercolor, photography, and mixed media from Nigel Yin, Mack Graham (Saturday & Sunday), and Bree Sykes (Sunday only)! nuEra proudly hosts local artists in our "Green Room" - this is a non-consumption space, alcohol/cannabis/tobacco use is not permitted. Friday 12–9:45 PM Saturday 12–9:45 PM Sunday 12–7 PM

Gallery 103

Gallery 103 1 E Main St, #103, Suite 103, Champaign

Unique artwork with dimensional aspects. Interactive art pieces to enjoy! Calming landscapes and florals that draw you in. Charcoal Pencil Portraits. Come see for yourself! Also featuring "The Tree Of Pride"! Michelle Trautman - Acrylic on canvas, Ink, Foil Art, Dimensional Art, Reflective Art, Abstracts, Florals, Landscapes Shane Moseley - Charcoal Pencil Portraits Dana Overman - Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract

The Manor

The Manor 311 W University Avenue, Champaign

Artfully created scented paraffin candles, ceramic candleholders along with other ceramic creations, Spirit Lights and acrylic paintings of light filled landscapes. Jack Nibling, JAX-WAX candle art. Sharon Kerlin, ceramics Kathleen, acrylic paintings, calendars Jenny Kogen, Spirit Lights, ceramic Friday, April 10, 3-7pm Saturday April 11, 12-4pm Sunday April 12, 12-4pm

Quality

Quality Beer 110 N Neil, Champaign

Explore the intersection of policy and possibility in this multi-disciplinary exhibit. This show pairs data-driven maps on the Champaign-Urbana housing shortage with tactile found-object collages, evocative photography, and visionary architectural designs reimagining the Urbana Civic Center. Visitors are invited to "cut through the red tape" with hands-on interactive community installations. CUrbanism Club presents an exhibit of Champaign cartographic studies and

Artists of Marm at the Lincoln Building

Lincoln Building 44 East Main Street, Champaign

The Artists of Marm include passionate creators in oil, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, and fiber art Cards-original and prints. Their work is innovative and ever changing, an inspiration! Featuring: Leslie Barr Lorraine Graham Kathy Micek Sue Orr Ann Pimblott Tina Johnson Jeannie Vansickle Kelly Warner Live painting demonstration Saturday Opening reception Friday Collaborative painting by visitors Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Needful Things Warehouse Gallery

Needful Things Warehouse Gallery 100 N. Chestnut Street, Champaign

Fine art painter Beth Darling will be exhibiting vibrant landscapes of the southwest, local gardens and whimsical still lives. Jill Quisenberry will be exhibiting landscape watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings, paintings on tile and Santorini stone. Jill will also have book corners that are hand painted watercolor with gold leaf. April Lucas will be exhibiting repurposed antiques, mushroom art assemblages and

Khuri Art Studio

Khuri Art Studio 100 N Chestnut St, Suite 243, Champaign

The exhibit includes several artists' work of paintings, drawings, small sculptures, collaborative mural painting, DYI framing demonstrations, and live music. Located at 100 N Chestnut Street, Suite 243, Champaign, IL. 61820 Sally Burgett, a retired teacher, is a self-taught watercolorist who paints bright florals, including greeting cards that she sells through local businesses such as Art Mart. Lydia Khuri: Lydia's

Core Sample

115 W Main 115 W Main St, Urbana

An eclectic variety of painting styles and mixed media, and sculpture will be on display. FEATURING: - Jodi Birdwell - Julie Birdwell - M Ben Cohan - Darin Doty - Valentina Grant - Julia Hermosillo - Logan Ingold - Janelle Jorgensen - Zoya Kruse-Wu - Wes Morefield - John Odum - Leif Olson - Kuhu Shukla - Nicholas Stolle Friday,

The Twisted Coloring Book

Lincoln Building 44 East Main Street, Champaign

All of our artists are being featured and we are so thankful to each of them for being a part of The Twisted Coloring Book’s first Boneyard! From acrylic paintings, metal found object sculptures and jewelry, cosplay costumes to mixed media fiber art, ceramic sculpture, and digital paintings. We have a little bit of everything! We will have three workshops-

$35 – $40

The One Main Art Show

Come visit a very talented and eclectic group of local artist. CU's Drink and Draw group will be showcasing a wide variety of art: from paintings, illustrations, photography, digital art, graphic tees, ceramics, sculptures, a interactive video installation, and so much more! We are located at the old Volition Game Studio on the 3rd Floor of One main in Champaign,

Boneyard Boulders

Boneyard Boulders 119 E. University Ave., Champaign

Boneyard Boulders will host Color and Form, an exhibition featuring 20+ artists working across a variety of mediums. Showcasing sculpture, painting, illustration, textile arts, and more, Color and Form brings together a wide range of artistic approaches in one shared space. Many of the participating artists will also have artwork available for purchase. For those seeking a more active, hands-on

Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center

Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway, Urbana

Saturday 4/11 Come make a zine, a self-published booklet or periodical that anyone can make! Learn more about the IMC’s Zine Library. You can also peruse the used book sale to support UC Books to Prisoners! 9am-5pm - Gallery hours for Re-Making Democracy Art Show (Rm 102) & Books to Prisoners Book Sale (Main Space) 1-3pm - Zine Library Workshop

Broken Oak Gallery and Studio

Broken Oak Gallery and Studio 1865 North 1225 East Road, White Heath

Broken Oak Gallery is located on a wooded property with Camp Creek. We strive to bring nature's gift to the forefront with paintings and turnings alongside other offerings from varied artists. The exhibit in the Main gallery will be 2D Fine Art paintings by Judith Baker-Barrows along with Fine Art Wood Turnings by Lyndon Barrows. Included are additional selected artworks

Craft League Collab at the Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum 346 N Neil St, Champaign

The Craft League Collab is an art experience partnering over 30 artists working in a variety of mediums, to blend their different styles, creating works of art that are truly unique. Beyond the Collab Gallery, in the theater, you will find our Craft League of CU artists' market, exhibiting more of their work. https://www.craftleaguecu.com/ Collaborative artworks from members of the

Cloud Mountain Kombucha

Cloud Mountain Kombucha 208 W Griggs St Suite 102, Urbana

Cloud Mountain Kombucha will have artists and vendors set-up exhibit/market style and will also feature two bands, Tim Ryan and Friends, Terraign, and DJ Carlie Upchurch. Featuring: Madison Thompson: Echoed Adornments One of a kind jewelry made from upcycled materials. Olga Aleman: Luscious Leaves Luscious Leaves will be showcasing a small collection of living botanical creations at Cloud Mountain Kombucha.

Lookforpattern Studio

Lincoln Building 44 East Main Street, Champaign

everyday pattern: quilt interventions An Open Studio & Exhibition Event Tim Abel works in reclaimed and found materials, such as discarded plastics to make their own sewn and quilted works. Their exhibit will showcase their sewn and quilted works with corresponding photo-documentation of their quilts intervening in spaces. Located in the Lincoln Building, 44 E Main St, Ste 514 Saturday:

UIUC Graduate South Studios

South Studios 2109 Griffith Dr, Chamapign

Visit the University of Illinois South Studios complex and meet the Studio Art MFA candidates in their graduate studios. Current students are working in painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, drawing, collage, animation, photography, and social practice. Events include textile workshops, drop-in artmaking activities, artworks for sale, panel conversation, publication release, plant sale, and light refreshments. SUNDAY, APRIL 12: 11:00am-12:30pm Photoembroidery Workshop

Champaign Urbana Community Fab Lab

Fab Lab 1301 S. Goodwin Ave. Art Annex 2, Urbana

The CU Community Fab Lab will be displaying the work of artist Samantha J. Jones as well as maker activities throughout the Fab Lab. Using trays, cookware, and other everyday items, Samantha J. Jones creates sculptural works that feel part kitchen, part workshop, part stage set. Built from fabricated materials and hand assembly, the pieces explore care, labor, and growing