Life as a student can be difficult, especially the cost of going to school. Micah Zavacky, a current Master of Fine Arts student, was able to offset this cost through the support from the Friends of the Arts (FOA). Micah talks about how he used the funds from FOA to make creative works below: “The support from
Unit: University Galleries
University Galleries to feature three exhibits through October 16
The University Galleries of Illinois State University will feature three exhibitions through October 16, 2016.
Redbird media: News books by ISU scholars
The following summaries of books authored or edited by Illinois State faculty appear in the fall 2016 print issue of the Redbird Scholar.
Hot Rocks performance, September 9
Artist Claire Ashley and musician Joshua Patterson will stage a free public performance, titled Hot Rocks, in Uptown Normal’s Roundabout on Friday, September 9, at 6 p.m. Five specially made inflatable sculptures, powered by student performers sealed inside, will roll out the doors of the University Galleries and transform the Roundabout into a surreal dance floor
Rob Swainston’s exhibition on view at University Galleries through September 11
New York-based artist Rob Swainston’s solo exhibition—We thought they thought what we thought, but they didn’t.—is on view at University Galleries of Illinois State University through September 11, 2016.
Claire Ashley exhibit at University Galleries
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of “Claire Ashley: Cawt, Taut, Hot …. Not.”
2016 Student Annual exhibition on view through May 8
Since 1974, the Student Annual has showcased new artwork produced by students at Illinois State University.
Visiting artist lecture: Liliya Lifanova
Artist in residence Liliya Lifanova will give a lecture at the University Galleries as part of the Visiting Artist Program.
Warhol Foundation funds exhibits at University Galleries
University Galleries in Uptown Normal received $99,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to support three exhibitions.
University Galleries to exhibit video works by Terry Adkins
Soldier Shepherd Prophet Martyr: Videos from 1989–2013, the first survey of videos by Illinois State alumnus Terry Adkins, will be on display at the University Galleries in Uptown Station from February 24-April 3.