Volunteer service was a big part of Matt Rillie’s time at Illinois State. The Illinois State alum became well known as a leader in the LGBTQ+ community while serving on ISU Pride’s executive board and as a coordinator for Leaders of Social Change.
Unit: Wonsook Kim School of Art
Long-hidden mural uncovered during Bone Student Center renovations
The late Professor Emeritus C. Louis Steinburg created a mural when the Bone Student Center opened in 1973. His daughter and Illinois State employee, Jennifer Peterson, was able to see it again during the Bone revitalization.
Immigration debate not abstract topic for award-winning art student
Ecuadorian immigrant and graduating senior Camila Pasquel has persevered to become an award-winning artist at Illinois State University.
University Galleries opens three summer exhibitions
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of three summer exhibitions: Lens-Based: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection; 15, 16, 17, 18: BHS Selects from the International Collection of Child Art; and Katie Bell: Standing Arrangement.
Spring Glass Sale, May 4
The sale will feature a wide variety of handmade glass artwork, including sculptures, vases, plates, and cups, all crafted by ISU students. Live glass-blowing demonstrations will be held throughout the day.
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos, M.A. ’84, has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker. Ramos is the president and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California.
University Galleries presents the 2019 Student Annual
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of the 2019 Student Annual on Wednesday, April 10. The exhibition will be on view through May 12.
Fulbright Visiting Scholars bring international perspectives to ISU art students
Through the Fulbright Scholars Program, Illinois State art and art history students have had the opportunity to learn under two renowned artists and scholars who came to Normal from across the globe.
Redbird uses hair to create, teach and inspire
Redbird Christal Schanes lives a life that now revolves around custom wigs, toupees, hairpieces, and facial hair and love every minute of it.
Social Work Day 2019: The Art of Social Justice: Creating Community Change
Partnering with communities to create innovative social change and social justice initiatives through art will be the theme of Social Work Day 2019, April 1.