Multicultural Advocates Master Calendar
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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5:30 - 7:00 pmSchool of Art & Design, Room 107How can we use and make maps that reflect our relationship to place? Join architect and scholar Amanda Aman (American Institute of Architecture) for a hands-on workshop where we will make our own creative maps. Bring a map of a place you care about—or we will provide a map of campus for you to work from.
Friday, March 27, 2026
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4:00 pmregister for location and further details
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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9:00 am - 4:30 pmregister for location and further details
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignDo you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the galleries. All ages and experience levels are welcome! First-time knitter? A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson. Free and open to everyone. *Parking nearby is free on weekends.*
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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5:30 - 7:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignListen to a series of short readings from artist and Art & Design faculty member, Deke Weaver, followed by a short Q & A and informal reception in the "Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie" exhibition. Part of “The Unreliable Bestiary” series. *Parking nearby is free after 5 pm.*
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6:00 - 7:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignSPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It’s 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, April 3, 2026
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10:30 - 11:30 amKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin us for a special tour with the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile, who created the narrative textiles on display in "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile" (on view through Sep 5). Gain insights about their practice and listen to the stories behind the stitches. Presented in Spanish & English.
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12:00 - 1:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin members of the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile, together with area scholars and activists, for a midday panel discussion exploring the Collective’s work, the history of coal mining in their community, and the role of arpilleras in preserving bilingual participation. Reception to follow. Presented in Spanish and English.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignCome experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.
Monday, April 13, 2026
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All DayTBDIncoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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5:30 - 7:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin us for a talk by Peruvian archaeologist and curator Luis A. Muro Ynoñán, as part of the Living Legacies series, presented in conjunction with the "Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600" exhibition.
