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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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The Spurlock Museum invites you to contribute to the Unfinished Revolutions exhibit by creatively responding to the question, “What are you fighting for?”. Your response to the prompt, created on canvas, will be put on view in the exhibit and copied to be included in the exhibit zine. (Zines, short for magazines, are small, handmade booklets often designed to share special
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Whether you have celebrated a quinceañera, studied Latinx/e culture and/or Girls Studies, or are simply curious about one of the most enduring coming-of-age traditions in the Americas, this event offers an opportunity to engage with the cultural meanings and contemporary significance of the quinceañera.
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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
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Drop in for a tour given by our student gallery guides! Topics vary weekly. Free admission and all ages welcome. No reservation required.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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The Spurlock Museum Book Club continues! After a successful first year, we've decided to keep our book club going. The next selection is Remember: The Journey to School Integration by Toni Morrison.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Join us for a thoughtful conversation on how museums navigate objects of hate and create space for dialogue, reflection, and understanding! Come be part of the conversation.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Ian Hobson, music director and conductor
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Drop in for a tour given by our student gallery guides! Topics vary weekly. Free admission and all ages welcome. No reservation required.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Join us for a crafting activity where you can experiment with making your own shadow puppets. After building the shadow puppets, flashlights will be available to test your performance and storytelling skills.
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
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Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor Chi-Chen Wu, piano
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.
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.
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Sarah Wigley, artistic director Casey Robards, music director Dawn Harris, stage director
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.
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Sarah Wigley, artistic director Casey Robards, music director Dawn Harris, stage director
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Carlos Carrillo and Stephen Taylor, co-directors
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Opening day for the new exhibition "In Search of a Future." On view through May 15.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Hindsley Symphonic Band: Kimberly Fleming, conductor Kristina La Marca, graduate conductor Wind Orchestra: Barry L. Houser, conductor Beau Bujol, graduate conductor
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Stephen Alltop, music director and conductor Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano University of Illinois Women's Glee Club, Andrea Solya, director Central Illinois Youth Chorus, Andrea Solya, director
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
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.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
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Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor Pablo Elias-Rodriguez, graduate conductor
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Ian Hobson, music director and conductor Guido Sánchez Portuguez, guitar Marissa Simmons, contralto
