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11 Uptown Circle #103
Normal, IL 61761 United States Get Directions
(309) 438-5487
http://galleries.illinoisstate.edu/

University Galleries of Illinois State University has developed a multivalent approach to exhibitions and support for artists. Our exhibitions feature both emerging and established artists, often those whose work has not been previously presented in a comprehensive manner.
University Galleries is open year-round: daily throughout the academic year and Monday-Saturday during the summer. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the general public.

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MFA Thesis Exhibitions: Alan Atkins, Ian Cooper, Sarah Eckstine, Jade Nguyen

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

University Galleries of Illinois State University will present the 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions from March 1 through March 28, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibitions  features four simultaneous solo exhibitions by Master of Fine Arts students in Illinois State’s Wonsook Kim School of Art: Alan Atkins, Ian Cooper, Sarah Eckstine, and […]

Free

Exhibition — Witnesses: James Welling/Chris Welsby

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present Witnesses: James Welling / Chris Welsby. The exhibition will be on view March 1 through March 31, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. Witnesses comprises recent work by two artists, the photographer James Welling and the filmmaker Chris Welsby. Throughout the […]

Free

Fiber Sculpture Workshop

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Join University Galleries staff, along with artist Jan Brandt, for a workshop on fiber sculpture inspired by Brandt's piece in the Galleries' current exhibition, the 2024 Alumni Spectacular. Registration is required for the event, which is free. Materials and instruction will be provided. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni […]

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Experience the gallery before opening hours. The lights will be dimmed, and video volumes will be turned down for the 2024 Alumni Spectacular Exhibition. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history. An open-call invitation was sent to alumni from the […]

Free
Event Series All-Ages Drop-In Artmaking Workshop

All-Ages Drop-In Artmaking Workshop

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Join University Galleries education staff for a drop-in artmaking workshop for all ages, inspired by our current exhibition, the 2024 Alumni Spectacular. No registration is required, and materials and instruction will be provided. The focus of the 1/27 workshop will be bas-relief sculpture; 2/10 will focus on bookmaking. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th […]

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Experience the gallery before opening hours. The lights will be dimmed, and video volumes will be turned down for the 2024 Alumni Spectacular Exhibition. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history. An open-call invitation was sent to alumni from the […]

Free
Event Series Independent Drawing Hour

Independent Drawing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Join University Galleries education staff for an hour of self-directed drawing inspired by our current exhibition, the 2024 Alumni Spectacular. No registration is required and materials will be provided. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history. An open-call invitation was […]

Free

Sensory Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Experience the gallery before opening hours. The lights will be dimmed, and video volumes will be turned down for our two current exhibitions, Witnesses: James Welling/Chris Welsby and 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions.

Free

Event Series All-Ages Drop-In Artmaking Workshop

All-Ages Drop-In Artmaking Workshop

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Join University Galleries education staff for a drop-in artmaking workshop for all ages, inspired by our current exhibition, the 2024 Alumni Spectacular. No registration is required, and materials and instruction will be provided. The focus of the 1/27 workshop will be bas-relief sculpture; 2/10 will focus on bookmaking. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th […]

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Experience the gallery before opening hours. The lights will be dimmed, and video volumes will be turned down for the 2024 Alumni Spectacular Exhibition. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history. An open-call invitation was sent to alumni from the […]

Free
Event Series Independent Drawing Hour

Independent Drawing Hour

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

Join University Galleries education staff for an hour of self-directed drawing inspired by our current exhibition, the 2024 Alumni Spectacular. No registration is required and materials will be provided. The Alumni Spectacular celebrates University Galleries’ 50th anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history. An open-call invitation was […]

Free

Alumni Spectacular Exhibition

University Galleries 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal, IL, United States

University Galleries of Illinois State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary from 2023-2024. We are thrilled to bring back the Alumni Spectacular to exhibit the work of the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history.

Free