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Lazy Daisy diner + cafe

Lazy Daisy diner + cafe 140 Lincoln Square, Urbana

A Little Art from Our Little Mall: A sampling of artwork from Lincoln Square Mall shopkeeper: High in Fiber. Tufted works will be featured on our indoor patio during cafe hours: weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and weekends 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

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

First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana

First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana 902 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana

Artwork will be on display by Nicole Anderson Cobb. In keeping with her working theme: "Renewal: Telling OUR Story at 250", she will share watercolor paintings that she has been creating since 2024 that explores history and identity locally, nationally, and beyond. Additionally, Nicole also invites community members to FMC for their own artmaking on-site if they are so inclined.

Art Coop Gallery

Art Coop, Inc. 150 Lincoln Square, Urbana

Hers and His presents the work of married couple, Viktoria Ford and Stephen Kaufman, one schooled in the arts, the other in the sciences. One reflects her inner world, the other reflects his response to the outer world. The exhibition is composed of paintings and sculpture. There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 10th from 4-6pm. Friday: 10-6

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

Olive & Orchard

Olive & Orchard 206 W Main Street, Urbana

View acrylic on canvas paintings and a photography exhibit by Luke Bronowski. Friday 4/10, 11am-6pm Saturday 4/11, 11am-6pm Sunday 4/12, 11am-4pm

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

25 O’Clock Brewery

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

Casey Lowry's artwork will be displayed alongside new murals she has painted in the taproom. Casey Lowry is a mixed media artist living in Urbana. Her work is primarily encaustic painting on wood. Friday 4/10, 3-11pm Saturday 4/11, 3-11pm Sunday 4/12, 3-9pm  

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,

Urbana Dance Company

The Urbana Dance Company 122 W Main St, Urbana

Urbana Dance Company will be hosting a variety of very special performances, workshops and classes all weekend. Friday Night Heels Cabaret! Saturday Bachata workshops with world class champion dancers Piotr and Dorota from Poland! Plus a Latin Dance Social in the evening. Sunday Contact Improvisation JAM lead by the brilliant Rebeca Medina music by Jason Finkelman. Come dance with the

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

Ceramics Studio of Ingrid Melief

Ceramics Studio of Ingrid Melief 302 W Iowa Street, Urbana

Open Studio! Browse ceramics available for purchase, see different stages of the ceramics process & observe wheel-throwing throughout the day. Ingrid Melief is a Dutch born ceramic artist. She makes wheel-thrown pottery for use and display including finely glazed pottery alongside rougher pots, partly unglazed and sometimes altered. Ingrid works with porcelain and different types of stoneware. Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday

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.

Riggs Beer Company

Riggs Beer Company 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana

Riggs Beer Company to feature Michael Tankersley and Kuhu Shukla! Acrylic and Watercolor paintings by local artist Michael Tankersley of Saint Joseph, IL aka MWT Art. Grab one of Rigg’s amazing brews and stop by and chat for a bit. Subjects from animals to sailboats and everything in between. Set up will be outside this year. In the case of

Hua Nian Art Studio

Hua Nian Art Studio 1308 South Race Street, Urbana

Features local artist and art instructor Hua Nian's acrylic paintings and small watercolor paintings. Free and fun watercolor lesson for adults and seniors - We will create a small painting about flowers to celebrate the begin of the spring! Details: All materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own watercolor paints if you have them. Class

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