Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a selection of events during January and February 2024.

Please note that the dates and times of events are subject to change, and this list may not include all events offered.

All events at the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts can be found on the University’s events calendar.

Wonsook Kim School of Art and University Galleries

Exhibitions and Visiting Artists

Exhibition: 2024 Alumni Spectacular
Celebrating University Galleries 50th Anniversary and the talented alumni who have been such a rich part of our history
On view January 16 through February 20
University Gallery, Uptown Station
Related events and programing including independent drawing hours, sensory-friendly viewing hours, and workshops can be found at Galleries.IllinoisState.edu.
Tune in to the January 17 episode of Redbird Buzz featuring University Galleries Director and Chief Curator Kendra Paitz.

Exhibition: You’re Invited: A BFA Birthday Bash
On view Tuesday, January, 30 through Saturday, May 4
CIRA Student Art Gallery, Central Illinois Regional Airport

Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Holly Cahill
Wednesday, January 31, noon
University Galleries, Uptown Station

Normal Editions Visiting Artist and Collaboration
Stacey Steers, February 5-9
Observers welcome from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in CVA129 (appointments for groups)
Lecture on Tuesday, February 6, noon, at University Galleries, Uptown Station

Endi Poskovic, February 26-March 1
Observers welcome 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in CVA129 (appointments for groups)
Lecture on Wednesday, February 8, noon in CVA 149 (rotunda lecture hall)

School of Music

To confirm scheduling and to purchase tickets by phone, call the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at (309) 438-2535.

Guest Artist Recital: Miracle Amah, voice
Tuesday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Katherine Lewis, viola
Tuesday, January 23, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Wind Symphony Concerto Competition
Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Art, Concert Hall

Jury Recognition Recital
Monday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: David Gresham, clarinet
Tuesday, January 30, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Concerto Aria Competition
Wednesday, January 31, at 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Cora Swenson, cello
Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

ISU Symphony Orchestra Valentine’s Day Concert
Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Symphony Winds Concert
Friday, February 16, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Wind Symphony Concert with Morton High School
Wednesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Eunmi Ko
Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Jazz Ensembles I & II
Friday, February 23, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Choir Concert: University Glee, Treble Choir, and Belle Voix
Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Concert Choir Concert
Sunday, February 25, at 6 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Nick Beltchev, tuba
Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

School of Theatre and Dance

Please call the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (309) 438-2535 to purchase tickets by phone.

Space Girl
Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, February 21 through Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Additional information regarding upcoming events in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts can be found on the University’s events calendar. Follow Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts on social media, and keep up to date with fine arts news online.