Visual Arts Gallery

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About

The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is fundraising to support its mission of bringing contemporary art exhibitions and programming to the Springfield community. Contributions will help fund artist honoraria, exhibition production, and educational initiatives that make the gallery’s programming more accessible to students and the public.

Your support ensures that we can continue to present ambitious exhibitions, host visiting artists, and provide meaningful engagement opportunities, from artist talks to hands-on workshops. Your gifts directly contribute to sustaining a space for artistic exploration and dialogue at UIS.

Examples of how your gift can make an impact:

πŸ’‘ $500 – Supports an artist honorarium that ensures artists are fairly compensated for their work and engagement with the UIS community.
🎨 $250 – Covers materials and production costs for an exhibition that helps bring ambitious ideas to life.
πŸ“š $100 – Funds a student workshop that provides hands-on learning experiences led by professional artists.
πŸ–Ό $50 – Supports printing costs for exhibition materials that support visitor engagement and understanding.
🎟 $25 – Helps provide free public programming that makes contemporary art more accessible through artist talks and panel discussions.


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