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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Calling all new and returning U of I students! Kick off the school year and celebrate Krannert Art Museum’s newest exhibitions at KAM Fest. Stop by the museum to get a free tote bag, enjoy food trucks, try printmaking with the students from Noble Print Club, and meet our new Director Stephanie Smith.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Started in 1994, Asiantation is an orientation program that welcomes first-year, transfer, and new graduate students to the Asian and Asian American campus community and resources. Asiantation celebrates the new academic year with campus partners, RSOs, and performances in partnership with the AACC.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Enjoy a guided tour, artmaking, and dinner! Activities will highlight "Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600" and "Stitching Ecologies: The Urbana-Champaign Crochet Coral Reef" exhibitions. Presented in Spanish and English. In conjunction with New American Welcome Center’s Welcoming Week.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Hands-on art activities for children ages 3+ and their caregivers! Throughout the galleries, enjoy arts activities, family tours, and demonstrations, celebrating the new exhibitions on display. Kid visitors can complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! This event is free and open to all.
