University Galleries Director and Chief Curator, Kendra Paitz and artist Alison Ruttan talk about Ruttan’s exhibition UNMAKING OF PLACES AND HISTORIES, currently on view at University Galleries of Illinois State University through December 15.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Fall Big Band Dance, November 17
Illinois State University’s Jazz Ensembles I and II will present a Fall Big Band Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 17, at the New Lafayette Club, 1602 S. Main, Bloomington.
University Galleries presents Eric Anthony Berdis: Don’t let them clip your tiny little insect wings, October 25-December 15
Don’t let them clip your tiny little insect wings, Eric Anthony Berdis’ solo exhibition, celebrates LGBTQ+ people, reflects on the historical struggles of the community’s past, and encourages allyship.
University Galleries presents Alison Ruttan: Unmaking of Places and Histories, on view October 25-December 15
“Unmaking of Places and Histories” features new and recent architectural ceramic sculptures by Chicago-based artist Alison Ruttan.
Concert to feature West African drumming and dance, November 15
The ISU West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform with the BiaJo Community Dance Group at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 15, in Illinois State University’s Kemp Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
Sweat the details
Set in, and inspired by, Reading, Pennsylvania, a town long fueled by steel mills, coal mines, the railroad, and factory work, SWEAT follows the story of a close group of friends and is centered in the bar where they have shared many drinks and moments.
ISU Percussion Ensemble in concert, November 10
The ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David Collier and Ben Stiers, will present their fall concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 10, in Kemp Recital Hall on the campus of Illinois State University. This concert is free and open to the public.
Dean Jean M. Miller named president of International Council of Fine Arts Deans
Jean M. Miller, dean of Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University, was named president of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans.
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts alumni honored at Homecoming
The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts will honor several alumni during the Illinois State University Homecoming Alumni Day Luncheon on Friday, October 25.
CreativeCon prepares fine arts students for careers
159 fine arts students had the opportunity to get a head start on their careers last week. On October 17, a handful of alumni returned to campus to share their advice with current Illinois State students as part of the second annual CreativeCon. The free event was organized by the Career Center and the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and held in the Center for the Visual Arts.