UIF Master Calendar
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

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Opening day for the new exhibition "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

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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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Opening day for the new exhibition "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

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Celebrate opening night of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics" and meet our new director Stephanie Smith. Enjoy new exhibitions, live music, and a dance party in the galleries. Parking nearby is free after 5 pm.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.

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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.

Friday, September 4, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Join us for a lively and timely talk with award-winning author and Illinois’ alumna Devi Laskar on her new novel Midnight, At the War. Set in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, an event which had a profound impact on U.S. engagement and policy in the Middle East and South Asia, Laskar’s novel is informed by her own experiences as a journalist in the 1990s and early aughts.

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.

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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Friday, September 11, 2026
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Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Join other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Beckman community members are invited to stop by the fifth floor tower room to have a professional portrait taken. First come, first served, with no need to register in advance.

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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

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Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
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The Youth Literature Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of reading, storytelling, and creativity hosted by the University of Illinois College of Education.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

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Don't miss the final week of "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Friday, October 2, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

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Turn. Turning. TURNT is a compelling triptych by award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer, and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver that captures movement, memory, and resilience across three distinct yet interconnected works.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Rest Lab 10: Path," curated by Kamila Glowacki and Ishita Dharap. On view through October 3.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Opening day for the new exhibition "In Search of a Future." On view through May 15.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Join other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

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.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Opening day for the new exhibition "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Thursday, November 12, 2026
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Thursday, December 17, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Friday, December 18, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Saturday, December 19, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Sunday, December 20, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Monday, December 21, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Tuesday, December 22, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Wednesday, December 23, 2026
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Don't miss the final week of "Centering Clay: Connection and Innovation in American Studio Ceramics," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through December 23.

Thursday, February 11, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Tuesday, February 23, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Thursday, February 25, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Friday, February 26, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Saturday, February 27, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

Thursday, March 4, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Thursday, April 1, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Tuesday, May 11, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "In Search of a Future," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through May 15.

Wednesday, May 12, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "In Search of a Future," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through May 15.

Thursday, May 13, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "In Search of a Future," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through May 15.

Friday, May 14, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "In Search of a Future," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through May 15.

Saturday, May 15, 2027
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Don't miss the final week of "In Search of a Future," curated by Kathryn Koca Polite. On view through May 15.




