October in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts – News

Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a selection of events for October 2024.

Please note that the dates and times of events are subject to change, and this list may not include all events offered.

All events at the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts can be found on the University’s events calendar.

Wonsook Kim School of Art and University Galleries

Exhibitions and Related Events

Exhibition: I CAN’T CONTROL THESE URGES
On view through Friday, October 4
Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery, Julian Hall

Exhibition: Class Cultures
On view through Friday, October 4
Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery, Julian Hall

Exhibition: BFA Collaborative: No Adultz Allowed
On view October 9-18
Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery, Julian Hall

Exhibition: 2024 Faculty Biennial
On view October 14-December 2
University Galleries, Uptown Normal
Exhibition reception Wednesday, October 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Exhibition: NAEA Poster Exhibition
On view October 22-25
Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery, Julian Hall

Exhibition: Election Show
On view October 29-November 8
Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery, Julian Hall

Visiting Artist Lectures

CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture Series: Alberto Rigau
Wednesday, October 30, at noon
University Galleries, Uptown Station
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Glass Pumpkin Sale

Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Cash only)
Glass House

School of Music

To confirm scheduling and to purchase tickets by phone, call the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at (309) 438-2535.

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Jillian Kouzel, oboe
Tuesday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
Thursday, October 3, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Bachtoberfest Concert
Saturday, October 5, at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Afternoon of Brass
Sunday, October 6, at 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Geoffrey Duce, piano and Paul Nolan, saxophone
Sunday, October 6, at 5 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Mozart’s Requiem
Sunday, October 13, at 3 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall

Treble Choir Concert
Sunday, October 13, at 6 p.m.
Center for the Performing arts, Concert Hall

Guest Artist Masterclass: Braimah Kanneh-Mason
Wednesday, October 16, at 2 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Eric Moore, cello
Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Galina Kiep, bassoon
Wednesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Wiff Rudd, trumpet
Monday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Michael Rector, piano
Thursday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m.
Kemp Recital Hall

School of Theatre, Dance, and Film

Please call the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (309) 438-2535 to purchase tickets by phone.

Medea
Written by Euripides
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by John McCall

Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

Read more: Embrace your inner sorceress this October with Medea, presented by the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film

School of Creative Technologies

David Brian Williams Creative Technologies Visiting Artist Series presents
Jim Rohn

Public Talk
Thursday, October 24 at 5 p.m.
Center for the Visual Arts, room 145

Read more: The David Brian Williams Creative Technologies Visiting Artist Series presents three guest artists for fall 2024 and spring 2025