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
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
Come celebrate our favorite art students from Southside! Student artwork created under the guidance of Amy Lozar, Southside’s truly amazing art teacher. The students will have their work on display from Boneyard weekend until the end of the school year. Work will be on view during store hours. Friday, 4/10: 7:30am-4pm Saturday, 4/11: 7:30am-4pm Sunday, 4/12: 7:30am-4pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Art teachers from Champaign Unit 4's award-winning art program will display work created in art classes by K-12 students. April 9-22 during mall hours (Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm). Friday, April 10th: 11am-8pm Saturday, April 11th: 11am-8pm Sunday, April 12th: 12-6pm
Handmade, sustainable block-prints created by artist Chelsea Norton in Champaign, Illinois. Featuring, nature-inspired and whimsical themes, these, small-batch, lino-cut prints are often sold at local, venues like, Plant Mode and Fire Doll Studio. 4/10: 11a-7p 4/11: 11a-6p 4/12: 11a-6p
Jill Quisenberry will be sharing an exclusive photographic tour showing the statuary at the Allerton Estate and Gardens (Lāwaʻi-kai) in Kauai, Hawaii. With permission from the National Tropical Botanical Garden, she has curated a collection sharing the art and beauty of the Allerton property in this tropical paradise. Come enjoy this exhibit in the cafe at Blue Ethiopian Cuisine and
Enjoy a gallery of eclectic offerings from members of The Space Force every day, featuring Ray Cowgill and Autumn Powell, a performance by grunge punk phenom Brain Sex, the Best of CU's local artist winner in 2025 and 26, on Friday, and the inaugural Space Bazaar on Sunday. Restaurant and Bar Friday 11am-10pm Saturday 11am - 10pm Brain Sex Show
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
The Champaign County Forest Preserves hosted a photo contest to highlight the natural beauty of the preserves. Participants submitted stunning images capturing landscapes, close-ups of plants, insects, birds, and wildlife, as well as breathtaking seasonal scenes and vibrant moments of outdoor recreation. Selections from these photographs were used to create the 2026 Champaign County Forest Preserves calendar. Submissions of these
The Scratching Post will exhibit works from four local artists during Boneyard Arts Festival: Shauri E. Gonzalez, Katie Khau, EKAH and Sydney Bruner. This will be an open house exhibit on the cafe side (cat free) during our normal open hours. Shauri E Gonzalez: Cats appear in my work as quiet muses of autonomy, softness, and subtle rebellion. I create
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
Saturday will feature performances at Hound's Court, Dandy Hound and Hound's Rest starting at 4pm until 9pm. Come browse the artists' work while enjoying original musical performances and sipping a beverage from one of the 27 draft lines featuring local brews and tasty mead. Featuring Selma Prado, Kuhu Shukla, Luke Bronowski! Three artists will be displaying their works celebrating their
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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,
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-
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 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
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 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
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 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.
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:
Viewers of all ages are invited to participate with artists at Titan Games' first ever Boneyard event. Learn about our artists' inspirations and creation process, then translate their art into game experiences or translate your game experiences into art in this freeform, come-and-go event. Skylar Sebens is a fantasy illustrator, primarily creating narrative scenes that seek to blend a sense
Leslie Kimble will be painting a mobile mural during the live music that community members can paint along with her as a collaborative backdrop for selfies during the Boneyard Festival. Dave Pride will be providing the live musical performance during that time. Saturday 4/11, 3-5pm (Live painting and musical performance) Sunday 4/12, 11am-7pm (Mobile Mural available for selfies)
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
Illini Hillel is thrilled to once again exhibit art from several different Jewish student artists. Visitors can enjoy art in a variety of mediums from multimedia to photography to jewelry. Featured artists: Raquel Altman - Digital art, oil paintings Amanda Sekili - Photography Cydnee Weber - Acrylics Maxine Katz - Photography, prints Sunday, April 12, 11:30am-1:30pm
Outpost at 117 E Main in downtown Tolono will be hosted in the warehouse East of the Loose Cobra, featuring local artists across multiple mediums. Peruse the displayed pieces from our talented friends, and join us at the Loose Cobra for live music to follow! Featured Artists: Mike Coulter | painting Jimmy Crawford | painting Douglas Kistler | concrete design
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
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
