In celebration with the Illinois Bicentennial, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) has commissioned a new play to be performed by the Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) troupe at multiple locations.
The play, titled “Double, Double”, tells the story of a young Abraham Lincoln, his discovery of the joy and genius of Shakespeare’s writings and the impact on the President’s life and work.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Illinois State University Concert Choir tours Prague, Salzburg, and Venice
The Illinois State University Concert Choir recently visited Prague, Salzburg, and Venice as part of their 2018 European Concert Tour.
Black Actors League explores diversity, culture through art
The Black Actors League is open to all students who are interested in studying art through an underrepresented lens.
The Midwest Institute of Opera announces 2018 Season
The Midwest Institute of Opera (MIO) presents its 2018 season from July 27 through August 5.
Explore Shakespeare and Lincoln at Shakespearience, July 22
Milner Library, with support from the Alice and Fannie Fell Trust, will host the second annual Shakespearience from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 22.
Summer favorites return to the College of Fine Arts
Another academic year has come to a close, but the College of Fine Arts is gearing up for the summer season with returning favorites.
University Galleries to present the Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition, June 1 through July 29
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of the inaugural Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces “Shakespeare in the Land of Lincoln” symposium
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) announces a revealing “Shakespeare in the Land of Lincoln” symposium, which will explore the unique fascination that Abraham Lincoln had with William Shakespeare’s writings.
Alum Robert DuGrenier blends art and science to create magic
For Robert DuGrenier glassblowing isn’t only art. It’s supernatural. “Have you ever seen glass being made before? It’s pure magic,” DuGrenier, M.F.A. ’79, said. “You get to tell the material what you want it to do but it has a voice of its own.” DuGrenier was inducted into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on April 16.
Alum’s sculpting success seen on drag queen runway
Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.S. ’98, is a successful business owner, artist, director, and YouTuber thanks to her inventive sculpting.