Venues

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Krannert Art Museum

Krannert Art Museum 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign

Come explore exhibitions on view at Krannert Art Museum (KAM) including Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture, and Encounters: The Arts of Africa, Art Since 1948. Enjoy two exciting Boneyard events: KAM's Teen Takeover and Improvisers Exchange: Sonic Location: 4/3 · Teen Takeover at KAM for Boneyard! 5–7:30 pm Calling all teens! Join us for

Flying Machine Avionics

Flying Machine Avionics 202 S. 1st St, Champaign

Featuring 3 artists at Flying Machine Avionics! Carol Corning - landscape, urban/architectural photography Ray Glass - colorful abstract paintings Crystal Alexander - small impressionist style landscapes Regular viewing hours: Fri, 7am-6pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-3pm Opening reception April 5th, 5-7pm with musical performance by Neon Gravel

Pekara Bakery & Bistro

Pekara Bakery & Bistro 811 W Springfield Ave, Champaign

Join us at Pekara Bakery & Bistro as we proudly host a series of collections of Soyoung Jung's art for the Boneyard Arts Festival! Immerse yourself in the vibrant and inspiring works of this talented artist while enjoying our cozy café atmosphere. Soyoung Jung, originally from South Korea, now lives and works as an artist in Champaign, Illinois. She earned

Caffe Paradiso

Caffe Paradiso 801 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana

We are an independent, locally-owned cafe that serves Intelligentsia coffee and caters to local artists. We express our love for community building by being a place of artistic expression and providing a place for people to get together or spend time alone and enjoy artisan baked goods and coffee. Featuring Kuhu Shukla, Amani Ells, and Michael Gutzmer. Kuhu is a

RegCakes Gluten Free Bakery

RegCakes 801 N. Dunlap Ave. Suite A, Savoy

Savor RegCakes’ simple, real, and whole creations – 100% gluten-free delights that nourish your soul with every delicious bite while you shop the latest works of art by local artists. We will be raffling a chance at winning an original 5” x 7” watercolor at RegCakes. Winner to be notified after the final day of Boneyard. Enter for your chance

Hopscotch Bakery + Market

Hopscotch Bakery + Market 802 W. John St., Champaign

Come celebrate our favorite art students from Southside! Artwork done with the amazing Mrs. Lozar!!! Work will be on view during store hours. Friday, 4/4: 7:30am-4pm Saturday, 4/5: 7:30am-4pm Sunday, 4/6: 7:30am-4pm

Springer Cultural Center

Springer Cultural Center 301 N Randolph Street, Champaign

Town & Country Amateur Art Show Part of the fun of making art is displaying it. Budding artists and art enthusiasts alike have their work featured in this local amateur show. There will be a recorded critique by the juror on the last day of the show. The juror will discuss the art, point out good technique, and offer helpful

Asian American Cultural Center

Asian American Cultural Center 1210 West Nevada Street, MC-149, Urbana

Water - a life source of this planet - supports not only biological life but also affects the socio-cultural ethos of civilizations that evolved around water bodies. Cultures have therefore revered water through their rituals, folklores, and celebrations around waters of their lands.   Water is approached through different lenses of Art. A poet can personify Water or an artist

Urbana Free Library

The Urbana Free Library 210 West Green Street, Urbana

What's Your Story?: Artist in Residence Exhibit - Celebrate the collective exhibition of the Library's Artists-in-Residence Curtis Chung, Nika Lucks, and Hua Nian as they explore the question “What’s Your Story?” through visual arts. Urbana Elementary School Art Exhibit - As part of the Boneyard Arts Festival, art teachers from all Urbana Elementary Schools are showcasing artwork from their programs.

The Literary

The Literary 122 N Neil Street, Champaign

TINY ART SHOW! Artists are showing 6"x 6" work based off of their favorite book. The mediums are all different and varying styles. We will also have an amazing brunch menu, full bar, cafe and evening food! Friday, 4/4: 9am-9pm Saturday, 4/5: 9am-9pm Sunday, 4/6: 9am-8pm FEATURING: Georgie Beaulier Adeline Zitkus Melanie Sartori Tina Johnson Gisselle Galaviz Earl Isabella Riddell

Texture Home

Texture Home 1721 W Kirby Ave, Champaign

Come enjoy the work of three of our favorite local artists on Friday from 10a - 6p and Saturday from 10a - 5p. Meet the artists at our Artists' Reception on Saturday from 3p - 5p. Caroline Goldsmith - Original impressionist landscape oil paintings. Beautifully finished and framed for display. Sizes range from 5" x 7" tiny arts up to

The Gilbert Gallery

Gilbert Gallery 102 W Main, Urbana

There are 42 artists represented for the festival. Artists will be painting and drawing outdoors; artists will be painting, printing, working with mosaics, and more — indoors, both days. April 4th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm April 5th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm The Gallery is on the second floor accessible by steps only. Featured artists: Debra Ann Gary Beaumont

Cinema Gallery

Cinema Gallery 120 W. Main, Urbana

We exhibit ceramics, glass, prints, paintings and sculpture by 60 artists of the Midwest with emphasis on those with ties to Urbana-Champaign. Prints and paintings from the estate of one of our most beloved artists--Harry Breen. Friday, 4/4: 10am-8pm Saturday, 4/5: 10am-8pm

Bohemia

Bohemia 135 W. Main St., Urbana

Window painting collaboration with 4 of our painting artists titled "Bohemia Loves Artists", featuring Leslie Kimble, Cindy Sampson, Crystal Hartman and Mollie Youngblood may be viewed in our west facing window. Crystal Hartman Crystal Hartman has been one of Bohemia's featured artists since 2018, moving from Durango, Colorado, and embraced the local artist community. Crystal's jewelry pop up shop will

Planted

Planted 16 E Washington Street, Champaign

The work of four local artists will be on display at Planted: Mary Bell of Woodmiration's original watercolor paintings and prints with a focus on landscape, nature, and plants, Macy McCall of TwinFringe's wall hangings made with weaving and macramé, Jason Mack of Mack Glass' blown-glass art and decor, and Luke Bronowski's acrylic abstract art. Friday 4/4 - 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday 4/5 - 10 AM

Maatuka, Al-Heeti, Emkes, LLC Attorneys At Law

Maatuka, Al-Heeti, Emkes, LLC Attorneys At Law 2102 Windsor Place, Ste 1, Champaign

Featuring paintings by Nicole Anderson Cobb and the paintings & art created with her dear friend and collaborator, Earline Rae Ferguson in a show entitled: "Sistahs Painting Our Transformation Together (S.P.O.T. T.)" Nicole Anderson Cobb is a playwright, researcher & painter that uses watercolor, collage, dried plants and found objects as her preferred mediums to express the following interests: contemplation,

nuEra Urbana

nuEra Urbana 105 E University Ave, Urbana

Art and cannabis go hand in hand, helping us slow down, tune in, and connect with our bodies. At NuEra Urbana, we’re celebrating the Boneyard Art Festival with light, fun, and feel-good art that sparks joy and inspiration. For me, cannabis is more than just a creative tool—it’s part of my process. It helps me relax into my art, allowing

Cloud Mountain Kombucha

Cloud Mountain Kombucha 300 S Broadway Ave, Suite 142, Urbana

ART YARD at Cloud Mountain Kombucha! Featuring: Brother Yeti - Appalachian hillbilly and artist, Brother Yeti creates low brow screen prints and paintings that are soaked in pop cultures past Circular.Supply - found object art FunAfraid - muralist, multimedia Tooth butter - cottage bakery & bread subscription Three O Six Studios - curated fashion & photography Katch A Dream -

International Galleries

International Galleries 118 Lincoln Square, Urbana

We will be exhibiting works of art by Page Fredericks. There will be original works of are framed pieces. Page is primarily an acrylic and chalk pastel painter, as well as an accomplished colored pencil artist. Friday, April 4: 11am-5pm Saturday, April 5: 9am-5pm

Fleurish

Fleurish 122 N.Walnut, Champaign

Sign Language Art Featured at Fleurish Kris Fisher's art is on recycled windows, surfboard, cardboard, tennis shoes, trucker hats etc. Most of the work involves sign language. Also painted pet portraits can be ordered, oil, acrylic, and water color. Fleurish is a small boutique flower shop that sells flowers, candles, perfume, terrariums, and more.  Friday: 11am-5pm Saturday: 11am-5pm

The Space

The Space 1 East Main Street, Champaign

We welcome artists Hallee Jo and Bree Sykes displaying their visual works on Friday and Saturday, and drag queen Herra Winn leads a drag show on Saturday at 9pm. Hallee Jo has lived in Champaign since 2018 and is an elementary school art teacher at a local school. Hallee grew up in an art studio in a smaller Illinois town

Mother Ghost

Mother Ghost 14 E Washington Street, Champaign

Ravishing Florals, Light-Filled Landscapes, and Hidden Dimensions: Three local painters (Sujata Dey-Koontz, Dawn Dohl, and Anneke Miller) exalt nature with dreamy and detailed figurative works using oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. Sujata Dey-Koontz: Creativity is a Journey of authenticity. Inspiration can be freely expressed when the body feels safe and the mind is calm. As an artist and mother, Dey-Koontz

Exile on Main Street

Exile on Main Street 100 N. Chestnut Street Suite 120, Champaign

Featuring Darin Doty  Paintings (acrylic/mixed media) incorporating still life, animal skulls, flowers, etc. Friday, 4/4: 11am-7pm Saturday, 4/5: 11am-7pm Sunday, 4/6: Noon-5pm  

Catch My Thrift

Catch My Thrift 116 Lincoln Sq., Urbana

Catch My Thrift is a collective of creatives, and for this event we are showcasing all various talents! Beautiful paintings and prints, earthy jewelry, unique stained glass, and original hand dyed clothing will be on display for purchase all weekend. Work on display by Kathleen Peterson, Michael Porker, Lorlita Bertrant, and Anthony Najera (XO by ALN). Kathleen is a paint

Pour Bros. Taproom

Pour Bros. Taproom 40 E. University, Champaign

New and current art prints from Ralph Roether. Come see, come buy! On Sat. Apr 5 Noon to 3pm bring everyone out to doodle and draw on bar napkins. For all the fun, no experience necessary. Ralph provides markers. Pour Bros. Provides napkins. Of course everyone 21 and over can enjoy a drink off the pour wall or get a

1103 Country Lane Arts

1103 Country Lane 1103 Country Lane, Champaign

Outdoor driveway Gallery lined with Garden Art excellent for Mother's Day. One of a Kind Earrings and Necklaces. Original Paintings. Spectacular earrings and necklaces made from a wide variety of materials; fused glass, metal, stone, and beads. Original paintings of landscapes and whimsical flowers. Garden Decor made by recycling Glass and Ceramics on rebar stakes. Ingenuity is 6 artists that

Champaign County History Museum

Champaign County History Museum 102 E. University Avenue, Champaign

Harry Breen: Unbound, the Champaign County History Museum's latest exhibition, tells the story of local artist Harry Breen. At the CCHM at the Historic Cattle Bank, guests will learn about Breen's upbringing in Chicago, his career at the Uof I, and his extensive career working with clay, watercolors, and oils. Breen was extensively involved with his C-U community, beginning a

25 O’Clock Brewery

25 O'clock 208 W Griggs, Suite 101, Urbana

Casey Lowry's encaustic paintings will be on display alongside the many new murals that she has painted inside the brewery taproom. Casey Lowry is a mixed media artist living in Urbana. Her work is primarily encaustic painting on wood. Friday, April 4: 3-11pm Saturday, April 5: 3-11pm Sunday, April 6: 3-9pm  

Webber House

The Webber House 607 East Main Street, Urbana

The Collins family and friends are doing it again! Visit our pop-up "Sweet Apples" books + tea + gallery. Located in the historic Urbana Webber House. Free books and tea. Book selection curated by kids – for kids and adults. Read and sip while enjoying an inventive Children's Art Show that celebrates curiosity. Sculpture, drawings, paintings, and collage by young

Artists of Marm at the Lincoln Building

Lincoln Building 44 East Main Street, Champaign

The Artists of Marm include passionate creators in acrylic and watercolor painting, mixed media, pottery and fiber arts. Their work is innovative and ever changing, an inspiration! Seven of our artists will display original artwork and prints, as well as cards. Fiber artwork and pottery will also be shown. Demonstrations and visitor participation will be encouraged. Most artwork will be

All Aboard

Lincoln Building 44 East Main Street, Champaign

Join us at The Lincoln Building in Champaign during the Boneyard Arts Festival! Jan Brandt will be curating this exhibition which includes art by Jeff Bess, Jan Brandt, David Dow, Joann Goetzinger, Sheila Lamberson, Jim Neeley and Kelly Hieronymus Whiting. Jan Brandt - paintings about traveling through imagined landscapes Joann Goetzinger - shaped paintings portraying movement Kelly Hieronymus Whiting -

Needful Things Warehouse Gallery

Needful Things Warehouse Gallery 100 N. Chestnut Street, Champaign

Featuring Michelle Trautman Art | The Tree of Pride Tree of Pride Greeting cards prints (3 sizes) Car decals, stickers, tote bags Acrylic Floral Landscape Acrylic Abstract Textured Wall Art UIUC Sports Complex Greeting Cards and Prints Home Decor April 4, 4-9pm April 5, 12-8pm April 6, 12-4pm

WEFT

WEFT 113 N. Market St., Champaign

WEFT Community Radio to feature paintings by Lori Fuller! Immerse yourself in a breathtaking art exhibit that takes you on an unforgettable journey through the beauty and serenity of the natural world. Featuring stunning landscape drawings, this exhibit captures nature's most awe-inspiring scenes - from towering mountains and vast deserts to tranquil rivers and dense forests. WEFT Champaign 90.1 Live

Gallery at M2 Breezeway

M2 Breezeway 301 N. Neil St., Champaign

Several artists with different mediums including interactive art & the Spring Fling Children Art Winners. Live Performance on Friday, April 4, 2025 6:00pm by UIUC Men's A Cappella Group "The Other Guys" Acrylic Floral Landscapes, Dimensional Art, Textured Art, Interactive Art, Charcoal Pencil Portraits, Reflective Art, Nature Photography, Textured Acrylic Feminine Themed Paintings, Floral Acrylic Paintings Featuring: Michelle Trautman Shane

Core Sample

115 W Main 115 W Main St, Urbana

Explore the work of ten area artists in this eclectic exhibition located in downtown Urbana above Encanto! Figurative studies, surreal tableau, landscapes, and abstract works in oil, acrylic, and mixed media as well as drawings and works on paper will be featured. FEATURING: Jori Bassett Jodi Birdwell M Ben Cohan Oriana Crutcher Darin Doty Logan Ingold Janelle Jorgensen John Odum

Art Diversified

Illinois Traction Building 41 E. University Avenue, Champaign

Diversified Art is an exhibition of raw expression - an unfiltered manifestation of human thought, and experience. It exists beyond technical skill, trends, or societal expectations, serving as a direct channel between the creator and the observer. Pure art is not defined by medium, purpose, or reception; it is the act of creation itself, driven by instinct, curiosity, and a

NuEra Green Room

NuEra Champaign 102 East Green Street, Suite 101, Champaign

Featuring Jon Frette! For the exhibit Jon will have a variety of stickers and woodcut paintings for sale. He will also bring odd and end pieces of art he has worked on in the past. These pieces will be of watercolor, acrylic and ink drawings. All are welcome to come hang out, ask questions and have a good time. "I

H2O Salon

H2O Salon 109 N Broadway Ave, Urbana

Featuring an artisan market! Maggie Hurley, Zoe Burris, Lily Dong, and Padget Studio | handmade earrings, block prints, etc. Friday, April 4 - 6-9pm - family friendly dance party with a local DJ Saturday, April 5 - 10am-4pm - artisan market  

The Crow

The Crow at 110 110 E University Avenue, Champaign

Unity in Art! Our goal with this exhibition is to celebrate the diverse artistic talent in our community by showcasing artists from a wide range of backgrounds, including adults with disabilities. We will be showcasing a variety of 2D and 3D works, along with jewelry and handmade soaps/candles. Friday April 4th | 6-8pm | opening reception. Saturday April 5th |

Sweet 105

Suite 105, 1 Main Plaza Suite 105, 1 Main Plaza, Champaign

Sweet 105 Pop-up Art Show & Store Sweet 105 is an Artist Collaboration, featuring 10 local artists in a wide array of media, for view or for sale (the art, not the artists). Keith Self-Ballard - Ink landscape illustration and PrintsDennis Jamison - Abstract CanvasesCarrie Lingscheit - Mixed intaglio prints with a focus on mezzotintMadlyn Stevens - Fiber ArtsBlue Crow

Analog Wine Bar

Analog Wine Bar 129 N. Race St., Urbana

“Dreams in Bloom” exhibition celebrates nature’s magic with vivid landscapes, blooming florals, and dynamic abstracts. Through acrylic, pastels, and digital media and live music, 5 female painters invite you to wander through lush gardens and endless imagination. We’re excited to present DREAMS IN BLOOM, a curated art show by 5 local female artists in different media! Join us for two