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Visual Arts

Visual Arts majors study the arts in a context that emphasizes the acquisition of processes and technical skills in various studio disciplines as well as the understanding of historical context and philosophical concepts in art.

Studio Maker Spaces

The Visual Arts Programs has a lot of wonderful facilities for students enrolled in Visual Arts classes and Majors & Minors to use to complete their coursework and to fulfill the needs of artistic production. Our maker spaces are for making, learning, and exploring using high tech to no tech tools including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, wide-format printers, and even sewing machines.

Visual Arts Gallery Reception

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery annual silent auction and benefit will take place both online and on-site at the gallery this year. The silent auction and benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch online on Nov. 15 and remain live through final bidding at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. You can view the .

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Betsy Dollar artwork

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present 鈥淐ode of Complication,鈥� an exhibition by Springfield-based artist Betsy Dollar. This exhibition will open on Thursday, Oct. 21, and will run through Thursday, Nov. 18. A reception will be held on from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the gallery.

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The University of Illinois Springfield is pleased to present 鈥淟eaving Loves Company鈥� from renowned Arizona-based artist Angela Ellsworth. 鈥淟eaving Loves Company鈥� will open on Thursday, March 1, and run through Thursday, April 12, 2018. A reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, March 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Visual Arts Gallery.

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The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Visual Arts Gallery is proud to present 鈥淓ssence鈥�, an exhibition showcasing the creativity and skill sets of the senior Visual Arts majors at UIS. The exhibit will open on Monday, April 23, 2018 and run through Thursday, May 10, 2018. The reception will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. All gallery events are free and open to the public.

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The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present 鈥渄igital dusk shadow storage,鈥� an installation by St. Louis-based artist Amanda Bowles. The exhibition will open on Monday, August 27, and run through Thursday, September 20. A reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, September 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The immersive installation will feature crystalized tube towers, ghost images, sky blocks, and a large painting of fingers.

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