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Traveling Exhibition from University of Illinois Springfield on Lincoln’s Legacies Comes to NIU Art Museum

The NIU Art Museum will host “Making Our History – Artists Render Lincoln’s Legacies,” a traveling exhibition from the University of Illinois Springfield set to open Tuesday, March 26. There will be a public opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 with an...

NIU students join Friends of the NIU Art Museum on Chicago museum bus trip

Two dozen Northern Illinois University students from the Fine Art House dorm and Art History Department joined over 30 members of the Friends of the NIU Art Museum on a recent bus trip to Chicago. “Celebrating Women Artists” took participants to see the monumental...

Food for Thought: Customs, Issues and Concerns exhibition suite to open at NIU Art Museum

Three exhibitions featuring food-related artwork are set to open Tuesday, Nov. 14, with a public opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the NIU Art Museum. “What is for Supper? What is a Meal?” explores aspects of nurturing, socialization, health and...

Artist Michael Coppage to give talk after closing reception of “Dialogue” Exhibition at NIU Art Museum

Cincinnati-based artist Michael Coppage will give an artist talk during the closing reception of “Dialogue” and “The Remaining, Mourn…” exhibitions at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 in Altgeld Hall, Room 125. The closing reception of both exhibitions begins at 1 p.m. in...
Art From Home – William Lewin

Art From Home – William Lewin

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.

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Art From Home: Edward Gorey

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.

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Art From Home: Wolf and Jackal

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.

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Art From Home – Francisco Goya

Art From Home – Francisco Goya

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.

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Art From Home – Edouard Travies

Art From Home – Edouard Travies

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.

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Art From Home – Jay Ryan

Art From Home – Jay Ryan

In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. This video includes Jay Ryan's art, a bonus artwork by his daughter and a song from his band Dianogah. See all of the Art From Home...

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Art From Home – Indian Miniature

Art From Home – Indian Miniature

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.

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