Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a selection of events to be presented during April 2023.
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 Related Events
Anna Von Mertens: Glass, Metal, Thread: Building Our Observable World
On view through Sunday, April 2
University Galleries, Uptown Station
Wolf’s Clothing: Imagism from the Collection
On view through Sunday, April 2
University Galleries, Uptown Station
MFA Thesis Exhibitions
On view through Sunday, April 2
University Galleries, Uptown Station
Symphonic Diversity
Featuring new children’s literature, title artworks, and symphonic music written by composers from historically marginalized communities, this exhibit is the culmination of a fall 2022 partnership between students enrolled in Symphonic Music and Elementary-Middle School Art Education courses.
On view through Tuesday, April 11
Milner Library, Floor 6 exhibition area
Student Annual
On view Wednesday, April 12 through Sunday, May 7
Reception: Wednesday, April 12, 4-5:30 p.m.
University Galleries, Uptown Station
Information about upcoming Student Art Gallery exhibitions can be found on the Wonsook Kim School of Art website.
Artist Lectures and Related Events
Wonsook Kim Endowed Professor Lectures: Ladan Bahmani, Lea Cline, Tyler Lotz
Thursday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
University Galleries, Uptown Station
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.
Belle Voix and Men’s Glee
Sunday, April 2, 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Faculty String Quartet
Tuesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
ISU Guitar Ensemble and Friends
Wednesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Wind Symphony Concert
Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Jazz Combos
Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Guest Artist Recital: Samuel Gingher
Thursday, April 13, 5 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Civic Chorale Spring Concert
Friday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Popper Day Concert
Saturday, April 15, 5 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, April 16, 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Music Factory Recital
Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Philharmonia String Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
African Drumming and Dance Performance
Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall
Jazz Festival Concert
Friday, April 21, 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Jazz Festival Concert
Saturday, April 22, 6 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Symphony Orchestra Concerto Aria Concert
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Concert Choir and Madrigals Concert
Sunday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Symphonic Band and University Band Concert
Wednesday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Wind Symphony Concert
Friday, April 28, 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Symphonic Winds Concert
Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Choral Collage
Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert 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.
2023 Spring Season
Equus
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Jimmy Chrismon
Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1; Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.,
Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m.
Westhoff Theatre
** Equus contains nudity, violence, and mature themes.**
Agathe Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by John Tovar
Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15; Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre
Spring 2023 Dance Concert: Rapture
Artistic Director Laina Reese
Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.
Westhoff Theatre
View the Spring 2023 School of Theatre and Dance Productions schedule
Crossroads Project
2023 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative winner
Pink Man, or The Only Indian in the Room
Friday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Location TBA
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.
