How can local arts experiences help cultivate inspiration and relieve stress for the year ahead?
Five things in arts this month: December 2020
The winter holiday arts line-up may look a bit different this year, but with locally-sourced gifts to give and receive, there's still plenty to celebrate.
The return of Psh*tter! A Drinking Song for the Year of Our Lord 2020
"It has made us very aware of taking care of each other. We are even more attentive to the culture with which we make theatre and what of the ‘old normal’ can be scrapped from this experience," says Genesee Sprido about producing theatre in COVID times.
Getting a Clue with Champaign filmmaker Genna Roth
"If there's anything I'm able to leave behind for underclassmen, I'm hoping that they’re able to come out of this shooting process having learned something new. I know I've learned a lot so far, and we haven't even really gotten started." Genna Roth on her experience creating Central High's COVID-friendly film version of Clue.
Your guide to Virtual Small Press Fest 2020
What exactly is a small press? And how does it differ from zines and distros?
Five things in arts this month: November 2020
Like everything else, gratitude will look different this year. But preparing for this article has given me hope. It has reminded me that artists are resilient and often at their best when the chips seem to be down.
The return of November Dance
"Dance is an art form rooted in the body, which carries the stories of our ancestors and the emotional tone of the present moment. At catastrophic moments, words fail us. The body absorbs experiences, and it never lies." Jan Erkert, Dance at Illinois Department Head and November Dance Concert Director.
Five things in arts this month: October 2020
Debra shares her list of five must-Zoom or social distantly-enjoy arts events for October 2020.
The journey to racial equity and radical inclusion in Illinois Theatre
Claire explores Illinois Theatre's mission of radical inclusion and the progress made since its initial statement in 2016.
Dive into the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project on September 17th
Debra previews artist Margaret Wertheim's upcoming lecture on the Crochet Coral Reef project and the launch of the Urbana-Champaign's own Satellite Reef.
Five things in arts this month: September 2020
Debra shares her arts to-do list for September.
Leaders at Fine + Applied Arts on preparation and expectation this fall
Osiris takes a deep dive into the methodology and delivery of this fall semester by chatting with leaders at FAA, Jan Erkert, Jeffrey Sposato, and Gabriel Solis.
The Arts Section strives to celebrate our community's rich and vibrant artistic scene, from theatre to local authors, film, performance art, and everything in between.
