In 2021 and 2022 Graham Peck, Wepner Distinguished Professor of Lincoln Studies at UIS, co-directed an art residency with UIS Director of Visual Arts Brytton Bjorngaard that was generously funded by the University of Illinois Presidential Initiative: Expanding the Impact of the Arts and Humanities. Bjorngaard and Peck worked with twenty Illinois artists to interpret Lincoln’s contemporary legacies. Bjorngaard photographed their art, and Peck wrote short essays to historically contextualize their work. The Storyteller Studios shot videos that showcase the artists’ methods and conceptual approaches. Illinois State University Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Meghan Kessler made accompanying K-12 teacher modules. You can find the modules, photos, videos, and essays at Professor Peck's website.

Pictured: Pillar of Light by Judith Joseph