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Art and Design Education’s Kerry Freedman earns Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
Kerry Freedman, Ph.D., professor and head of art education, has earned the Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award from...
Music’s Christopher Scanlon appearing in Chicago Shakespeare’s new musical “Illinoise”
Christopher Scanlon, assistant professor of trumpet and brass area coordinator in the NIU School of Music is...
Music’s Gregory Beyer excited to be part of the Grossman Ensemble’s first album
The Grossman Ensemble, a "supergroup" made up of 13 contemporary music specialists in residence at the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition, has released their first album, "Fountain of Time." Gregory Beyer, professor of music and director of percussion studies...
NIU Steelpan and Percussion studios present an online Welcome Back concert, Sept. 1
Your wait for live music to enjoy from the NIU School of Music is over. Join the NIU Steelpan Studio and NIU Percussion Studio and friends as they present an online Welcome Back concert, Tuesday, September 1, live streamed on the NIU School of Music website. The...
Art From Home: Edward Gorey
In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. See all of the Art From Home videos.
Art and Design’s Olivia Zubko honored by the International Sculpture Center
Olivia Zubko, a May graduate of the NIU School of Art and Design has been honored by the International Sculpture Center in their 2020 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award program. This year 217 students from more than 100 college and...
Art and Design adds a pair of top five program rankings
The nationally renowned School of Art and Design at NIU has earned a pair of new top five rankings. Animation Career Review has announced their 2020 Graphic Design School Rankings. More than 700 schools with graphic design programs across the nation were evaluated and...
Art From Home: Wolf and Jackal
In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. See all of the Art From Home videos.
Art From Home – Warrington Colescott
In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. See all of the Art From Home videos.
Art and Design’s Stephanie Sailer’s sculpture selected for CSI 20 20 show
Stephanie Sailer, program advisor and recruitment coordinator in the School of Art and Design has had one of her sculptures selected for the Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) 20 20 show. CSI 20 20 is a juried members exhibition that showcases 20 sculptures created...
Register for music lessons, ensembles and classes at the Community School of the Arts
For more than 30 years, NIU Community School of the Arts has offered music education and instruction for children and adults of all ages. The CSA offers activities for personal enrichment year-round for community members who participate in classes, lessons, and music...