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  Events on Wednesday, May 07, 2014, ISM Home   

Mother's Day Art Spree
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - Friday, May 09, 2014, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Browse one-of-a-kind artwork by 20 Juried Illinois Artisans and find that special gift. Presented by the Illinois Artisans Program, the Art Sprees are a monthly chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Find out more ...


Artisans Gallery Exhibition: Expressions in Fiber & Clay
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Sunday, March 09, 2014 - Sunday, June 01, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contemporary art quilts by 16 Illinois Artisans. The exhibition celebrates the abstract use of fabric, exploring themes such as the seasons, power and joy. Find out more ...


IVAS Lecture Series: Shadows of the Past: The Results of Remote Sensing Surveys at Morton Village
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Please Note — Presenter and topic change due to a scheduling conflict.

Due to a scheduling conflict the May 7, 2014 presenter will now be Dr. Find out more ...


Brownbag Lectures: Are We So Different? Teaching About "Race" in an Anthropology Class
ISM Research & Collections Center
Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by
Dr. Lynn Fisher
Adjunct Research Associate, Anthropology, Illinois State Museum
Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology Department
University of Illinois at Springfield

This presentation discusses insights from two decades of teaching about misconceptions associated with "race" in college anthropology courses. Find out more ...


May Feature: Sandra Wilcoxon
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Thursday, May 01, 2014 - Saturday, May 31, 2014, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"Sculptural Embellishments" by Sandra Wilcoxon. Sandra Wilcoxon is a jeweler and a sculptor. First dazzled by the range of tones in pearls, Wilcoxon began creating woven pieces that explored color. Find out more ...


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