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Picnicking on the grounds of Ewing Manor prior to an Illinois Shakespeare Festival performance is a summer favorite.

Summer favorites return to the College of Fine ArtsAnother academic year has come to a close, but the College of Fine Arts is gearing up for the summer season with returning favorites.

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University Galleries to present the Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition, June 1 through July 29University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of the inaugural Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces “Shakespeare in the Land of Lincoln” symposiumThe Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) announces a revealing “Shakespeare in the Land of Lincoln” symposium, which will explore the unique fascination that Abraham Lincoln had with William Shakespeare’s writings.

Alum Robert DuGrenier blends art and science to create magic article thumbnail

Alum Robert DuGrenier blends art and science to create magicFor Robert DuGrenier glassblowing isn’t only art. It’s supernatural. “Have you ever seen glass being made before? It’s pure magic,” DuGrenier, M.F.A. ’79, said. “You get to tell the material what you want it to do but it has a voice of its own.” [...]

Alum’s sculpting success seen on drag queen runway article thumbnail

Alum’s sculpting success seen on drag queen runwaySharon ShareAlike '94, M.S. '98, is a successful business owner, artist, director, and YouTuber thanks to her inventive sculpting.