Venues

The Space

The Space 1 East Main Street, Champaign, IL, United States

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, IL, United States

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, IL, United States

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  

Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage

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

Baldarotta's Presents "Art Ala Carte"! FEATURING: Christopher Reme | digital illustration 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 Luke Bronowski | acrylic Olena Povrozina | oil on canvas Alice Yumi Sinzato | painting Elis Artz | painting

Fire Doll Studio

Fire Doll Studio 29 E Main Street, Champaign, IL, United States

Featuring: Kaitrin Higbee Is beauty skin deep? Or can you find it deep within yourself? Come to Fire Doll Studio April 4th to see artist, Kaitrin Higbee, with her exhibition for Boneyard Arts Festival 2025. Beauty in the Bones features real animal bones that have been bedazzled with glass flatback rhinestones. These striking beauties throw the harsh realities of life

Catch My Thrift

Catch My Thrift 116 Lincoln Sq., Urbana, IL, United States

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, IL, United States

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, IL, United States

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

Homer Lake Interpretive Center

Homer Lake Interpretive Center 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL, United States

In the summer of 2024, 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. A peer voting process selected the top 20 photographs, which were then shared

Champaign County History Museum

Champaign County History Museum 102 E. University Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

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

Museum of the Grand Prairie

Museum of the Grand Prairie 950 N Lombard, Mahomet, IL, United States

Discover a charming exhibit by Jesse Jaeckel, a graduate student in Costume Technology at the University of Illinois. This small display showcases a single, exquisite costume inspired by native Midwest plants, along with design renderings, and photos. Immerse yourself in the fusion of nature and fashion, and find inspiration to explore the plants in your own backyard. Don't miss this

25 O’Clock Brewery

25 O'clock 208 W Griggs, Suite 101, Urbana, IL, United States

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  

PACA Architectural Salvage Warehouse

PACA (Preservation and Conservation Association) Warehouse 44 E Washington, Champaign, United States

Our local artists Fraya Replinger and Beth Satterthwaite will be exhibiting a variety of photography and furniture featuring architecture creative reuse of architectural components. See additional works by Jodi Adams, Jeff Janczewski, and Chris Reme! Friday, 4-7pm opening reception Saturday 12-4pm

Webber House

The Webber House 607 East Main Street, Urbana, IL, United States

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, IL, United States

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