The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery's annual silent auction and benefit will take place both online and in person this year. The silent auction and benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch online on Monday, Nov. 13, and remain live through final bidding at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery newsletter offers updates on upcoming exhibitions, events, and programs, alongside noteworthy gallery news and community support. It serves as a vital communication tool that keeps readers informed and engaged with the gallery while celebrating its achievements and contributions.
We are pleased to introduce a new bi-annual newsletter for the UIS Visual Arts Gallery! In addition to our program emails, this newsletter will be distributed before the Fall and Spring semesters to share gallery updates, spotlight our students, and most importantly, explore upcoming exhibitions and events.
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “A Public Commons,” a project building on UIS' history of being an institution focused on openness, innovation and adaptability. The project recreates “the pit,” a popular 1970s Sangamon State University (now UIS) classroom known for its lack of desks and chairs.
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Gemstones,” a group exhibition that features an accomplished roster of local, regional and national artists that have also served as donors to the gallery. The exhibition will open with a free public reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, and will run through Thursday, July 27.