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Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Wonsook Kim

Alumni

More than 10,000 Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts living alumni call Illinois State University their alma mater.

Hall of Fame

  • Wonsook Kim

    Wonsook Kim

    An internationally acclaimed artist with works featured in New York, Normal, Chicago, Los Angeles, Korea, Tokyo, Germany, Bulgaria, Brazil, Mexico, and Madrid. She was named the Artist of the Year by the United Nations in 1995.

  • Cecilia Suarez

    Cecilia Suarez

    Actor who starred on the Lifetime TV series, For the People and can be seen in the Adam Sandler movie, Spanglish.

  • Deborah Barylski

    Deborah Barylski

    An Emmy-Awarding winning casting director. Some of her most recent credits are Arrested Development, The Middle, Life with Bonnie, and Just Shoot Me

  • Gary Cole

    Gary Cole

    A notable lead actor from various TV series such as Family Guy, Archer, and The Good Wife.

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Erica Maholmes, M.F.A. '22 headshot on red background with mic and feather icons

Erica Lauren Maholmes, M.F.A. ’22, steps into the spotlight on Redbird Buzz

Erica Lauren Maholmes, M.F.A. '22, sheds a light on her work as a lighting designer in theatres across the country and how it led her to Broadway.  

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Brendan Hunt at the colloquium. He is wearing a blue pinstripe buttondown and black pants. He is making a big gesture with his hands.

School of Theatre, Dance, and Film alum Brendan Hunt ’96 returns to campus to work with students
ballerina in red dress doing splits in midair

A night at the Joffrey Ballet with President Tarhule
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Illinois State University hosts second annual Women as Transformational Leaders Event
May31

ISU School of Music Alumni Concert Band Performance

5/31/25 at 4:00 PMCenter for the Performing Arts
Jun12

A night at the ballet with President Tarhule

6/12/25 at 5:00 PMRivers Restaurant
Sep17

Reception for Art Education Summer Exhibition at CIRA

9/17/25 at 5:00 PMCentral Illinois Regional Airport

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