Another academic year has come to a close, but the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is gearing up for the summer season. Visit one of our art exhibitions or join us for an annual favorite such as the Concerts on the Quad and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

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

Follow Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts on social media, and keep up to date with Fine Arts news by visiting the University’s events calendar.

Alumni Concert Band Performance

Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall
Concert is free and open to the public.

Illinois State University Student Art Gallery, Central Illinois Regional Airport

Exhibition: Illustration at ISU
On view May 13 through September 20
Reception: Wednesday, September 17, 5-6 p.m.
Student Art Gallery hours are consistent with the operating hours of the Central Illinois Regional Airport.

University Galleries, Uptown Normal

Exhibition: Repetitions
On view May 17 through July 25

Exhibition: A Conversation Between: A Call-and-Response exhibition (curated by Teen Art Group)
On view May 17 through July 25

Community events including artmaking workshops are offered throughout the summer.

You can find University Galleries on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and sign up to receive email updates through the newsletter. For more information visit University Galleries at Galleries.IllinoisState.edu, email gallery@IllinoisState.edu, or call (309) 438-5487.

Concerts on the Quad

Concerts on the Quad returns this summer. Concerts are held at 7 p.m. on Mondays in July, are free and open to the public, and take place on the east side of Cook Hall (the castle) on the Illinois State University Quad.

For more information, visit the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts website and follow Concerts on the Quad on social media.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

The nationally renowned Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) announced its 2025 repertory season with three artistic offerings including two Shakespeare plays and an Oscar Wilde classic. All plays will run in repertory, June 25 through August 2, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.

Patrons can anticipate other beloved staples of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival experience, including the 2025 Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production: Who’s There?!? by Nancy Steele Brokaw, Summer Camps for Youth, and the end-of-season Bard Bash and Cabaret on Sunday, August 3. New this year is a Spring Meet and Greet with the 2025 acting company and Artistic Director Robert Quinlan.

Go Beyond the Stage with interviews, behind the scenes information, and featured stories related to this season, sign up to receive the ISF Friends Newsletter, and follow the Festival on Facebook and Instagram. For more information visit IllinoisShakes.com.