College of Fine and Applied Arts
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

Monday, September 14, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

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
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

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Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor Chi-Chen Wu, piano

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Join us for Tsukimi, the traditional Japanese holiday celebrating the Harvest Moon!

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.

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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

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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Japan House welcomes all to stop by and enjoy a bowl of tea and sweet at our Homecoming Matcha Café! Walk-ins welcome!

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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

Monday, October 5, 2026
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

Monday, October 12, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

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
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

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


































