Michelle's Schedule
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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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.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 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.
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.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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.
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Music Director: Julie Gunn Singers: Nathan Gunn, Ben Jones, Adrienne Danrich, Catheryn Kuhar Narrator: Lisa Gaye Dixon
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.
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Music Director: Julie Gunn Singers: Nathan Gunn, Ben Jones, Adrienne Danrich, Catheryn Kuhar Narrator: Lisa Gaye Dixon
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Illinois CEE Fall 2026 Job Fair
Recurring
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Illinois CEE Fall 2026 Job Fair
Recurring
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Ian Hobson, music director and conductor
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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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.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 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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Manfred Honeck, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano
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.