Upcoming Events:
Dick Ferry - Dog Figurines
September 1 - December 9, 2008
Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Birks Museum
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Ray George - Printmaking
November 3 - December 19, 2008
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
The Ray George Catalogue, created by Bronze Man Books, will be available for purchase at a reduced rate of $30 during the exhibition opening on November 6. This unique book is a collection of George's works as well as a compilation of stories from family and friends. Letters from George as well as other important documents are all contained with-in the paperback catalogue. Cost is $35 and available through Bronze Man Books, Blue Connection Art Gallery, and the Millikin University Art Department.
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Second Annual High School Invitational Juried Art Show
November 4- November 26, 2008
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Lower Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
The objective of the show is for art teachers to debut their students’ talent, as well as provide a “next level” opportunity for growth in the visual arts. The student artists are encouraged to price their works and offer them for sale at the show, promoting entrepreneurship. The exhibit featurs the best works of art from Central Illinois regional high schools.
Submissions will be guest-judged by Illinois State University art professors James Butler and Richard Finch, as well as members of the Millikin University art faculty.
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Dick Ferry - Dog Figurines Closing Reception
November 22 , 2008
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Birks Museum
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Chili Bowl Benefit Supper
December 2, 2008
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: $12
At this special supper event, guests will be served chili or soup in handmade ceramic bowls in exchange for a donation of $12 to fight hunger. Guests keep their bowls to serve as a reminder. All proceeds to benefit the Good Samaritan Inn. Bowls are made and donated by Millikin University faculty and student artists.
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After 5 Live: Tabitha Pennekamp
December 5, 2008
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Millikin Art Faculty Biennial Exhibit
January 12- January 30, 2009
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m,
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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February 6, 2009
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Abraham Lincoln Inspirational Invitational
February 2- March 27, 2009
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m,
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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After 5 Live/Downtown Gallery Walk: Greer Williams
March 6 , 2009
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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After 5 Live: Charlotte Kimlick
April 3 , 2009
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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May 1 , 2009
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
Previous 2008-2009 Season Events:
Phil Vanderweg - Sculpture
September 1- October 17, 2008
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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October 10 , 2008
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Teapot Invitational - Ceramics
October 18- October 31, 2008
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Teapot Invitational Closing Reception
October 29, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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Ray George Exhibition Opening Reception
November 6, 2008
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Perkinson Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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After 5 Live/Downtown Gallery Walk
Featuring artist Leah Swenson and music by the Millikin University Woodwind Quintet
November 7, 2008
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Blue Connection Art Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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High School Invitational Opening Reception
November 8, 2008
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Award Ceremony
Lower Gallery
Tickets: Free, Tickets Not Required
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