Illinois State University’s Concerts on the Quad series begins Monday, July 3, with the breathtaking two-some Future Stuff. Future Stuff consists of Gabe Burdulis and Althea (Thea) Grace, who met each other at a band competition in Chicago five years ago. Individually, both Burdulis and Grace started making music at very young ages, playing and singing since grammar school.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces the cast and creative team for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The production’s preview performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28.
Gala at the Gallery raises over $25,000 for student grants and scholarships
Over 100 people attended the third annual Friends of the Arts (FOA) Gala at the Illinois State University Galleries and $25,000 was raised to support fine arts students.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival and Normal Theater present Shakespeare film series
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) and the Normal Theater are partnering to bring “A Century of Shakespeare on Screen.”
Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s Amazing Cymbeline
Meet the cast and creative team making Shakespeare’s Amazing Cymbeline come to life. Preview performance will take place Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Arts Technology students visit mobile app development agency
In March, a group of students from the Arts Technology Program (ATK) had the opportunity to tour rapidly emerging tech companies during their annual trip to Chicago. One of the companies that the group visited was Codal, a mobile app development agency. During the visit to Codal, students attended presentations on UX (User Experience) design and app
Three summer exhibitions at University Galleries
Join the University Galleries on Friday, June 2, from 5–7 p.m., for the opening reception for three new exhibitions.
College of Fine Arts forms partnership with Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College
Illinois State’s College of Fine Arts and the Office of International Studies and Programs are creating a new international opportunity in the School of Art’s graphic design program.
Gala at the Galleries, May 20
Support the arts at Illinois State University by attending the Friends of the Arts annual Gala at the Galleries, which will celebrate art, music, theater, and dance. This special semi-formal event raises funds for scholarships and grants for Illinois State’s College of Fine Arts students. When: 6–9 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: University Galleries, Uptown Normal Activities:
Where are they now? Marie DiGiammarino
Marie DiGiammarino always envisioned teaching, but never anticipated making Illinois State her professional home for nearly 30 years.