Students in the photography area of the Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design are attempting to break...
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Art and Design presents visiting artist presentation by Sharif Bey
Sharif Bey, associate professor of art at Syracuse University will present an online visiting artist lecture, Monday,...
Voices of Belonging exhibit to run from March 31-April 14 in Founders Memorial Library
An interactive audio exhibit that builds on the work of last year's "Faces of Belonging" collaboration, "Voices of...
Wide-ranging student talent highlights third Arts Convocation
The third annual NIU Arts Convocation showcased student talent in three schools and two locations all in one night. The event, designed as a way to expose students and community members to the great work and talent of students in the Schools of Art and...
Pair of solo exhibitions open at Jack Olson Gallery, March 7
The Jack Olson Gallery at Northern Illinois University presents two solo exhibitions; UNTILED (Simple Acts) by Carlos Melian and Material Alchemy: Cobbling with Clay and Found Materials by Gina Lee Robbins, Thursday, March 7 through April 18 (the gallery is closed...
Art and Design welcomes visiting artist Thomas Lucas, Feb. 28
Thomas Lucas, founder and master printer at Hummingbird Press Editions, will present a lecture, Thursday, February 28, at 6 p.m., in room 102 in Jack Arends Hal, the visual arts building on the NIU main campus. Hummingbird Press Editions publishes artists like Kerry...
NIU Sculpture Visiting Artist Talk: Chris Bradley, Feb. 12
The sculpture area of the NIU School of Art and Design is hosting a visiting artist talk with sculptor Chris Bradley, Tuesday, February 12 at 5 p.m. in Jack Arends Hall, the visual arts building. Chris Bradley, born 1982, USA, is an artist based in Chicago working...
Interpretive Dance in the NIU Art Museum, Feb. 7, 8 and 10
Advanced dance students from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will perform kinetic interpretations of select works of visual art in the galleries of the NIU Art Museum (first floor, Altgeld Hall). Students chose and choreographed their individual short responses to...
Third annual CVPA Convocation set for February 18
Once again this winter, the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University is hosting an NIU Arts Convocation to celebrate the great work of students in the schools, Monday, February 18. The evening showcases performances by students in the...
NIU hosts art exhibition, workshop and visiting artist on topic of mental health and wellness in college
A series of events around the theme: Challenging the Stigma - Mental Health and Wellness in College is coming to NIU thanks to Helping Huskies Thrive and Counseling and Consultation Services in collaboration with the School of Art and Design, Department of Counseling,...
Art and Design hosts Community College Art Faculty and Juried Student Exhibition
Northern Illinois University’s School of Art and Design is hosting the Community College Art Faculty and Juried Student Exhibition now through February 15. Student and faculty work form more than a dozen Illinois community colleges is on display. A closing reception...
Art History alumnus to lecture on an architectural history of television
Sam Dodd, a 2007 graduate of NIU's Art History program will deliver the lecture, "All Eyes on Space: An architectural history of television," Monday, February 4, at 5 p.m. in room 100 of Jack Arends Hall, as part of the Elizabeth Allen Visiting Alumni Scholars in Art...