Artspace 304 offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, performances, screenings, workshops, and other special events and programming for everyone in our community. Our calendar is updated often, so stay tuned for more information about art and culture in Southern Illinois!
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10 JUNE – 22 JULY
Najjar Abdul-Musawwir: Deep Roots, From Africa to AmericaOn view at Artspace 304 from June 10-July 22 is Deep Roots: From Africa to America, by Najjar Abdul-Musawwir. The exhibition revolves around the banjo as an object symbolizing Africa’s presence in America. For Abdul-Musawwir, a Professor of Fine Arts, the idea of valuing the banjo as an artifact of historic importance in present culture arose in discussions with students while teaching the African-American Art History course at SIUC. The sculptural works in Deep Roots: From Africa to America celebrate the banjo as one of Africa’s major contributions to American culture and music. The exhibition will have a closing reception on Friday, July 22 from 5-7 pm.
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Najjar Abdul-Musawwir – Deep Roots: From Africa to America
On view at Artspace 304, June 10 - July 22, is Deep Roots: From Africa to America by Najjar Abdul-Musawwir. The exhibition revolves around the banjo as an object symbolizing Africa’s presence in America. For Abdul-Musawwir, the discussion of valuing the banjo as an artifact of historical importance in our present day culture came about with his students while teaching African-American Art History course, as a Professor of Fine Arts at SIUC. The sculptural works in this exhibition celebrate the instrument as one of Africa’s major contributions to American culture and music. The exhibition will have a closing reception on Friday, July 22 from 5-7 pm. ...
Summer: Open Corridor Exhibition Series
Artspace 304 showcases regional artists in Summer, on view at The Corridor Gallery, located at the Carbondale Civic Center from July 1 - August 15. It is the first iteration of the Open Corridor Exhibition Series, aimed to highlight the artists of Southern Illinois and showcase the diverse creativity that surrounds us. ...
Teacher/Maker Juried Exhibition
Artspace 304 presents Teacher/Maker, a juried exhibition on view August 5-September 2. All Southern Illinois K-12 teachers who also identify as makers and artists were invited to participate. Our juror, Jeremy Crawford, Cobden High School art teacher, will determine Best in Show, Second Place, and Third Place, which will be announced at the opening reception on August 5. Cash prizes will be awarded to the three winning artists. ...
Enduring Passion for the Arts Exhibition
This show will feature a collection of pieces by the members of The Art Colony of Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, a peer‐led group that was founded in 2013. As mostly self-taught, life-long students of the arts, the group gathers every Thursday from 9am to 1pm.
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SI Fest, Klassics for Kids
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16Jun
Sandwiches and Strings
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