WHAT: Big Art, Little Artists the exhibition and event showcases the transformative power of early arts exposure and exploration by bringing together local artists whose works are larger than life and young artists whose creative capacities are just as big! Attendees will enjoy an exclusive bus tour of two Bloomington-Normal art spaces and a public reception with the artists to follow at IAS, including small bites, hands-on artmaking, and more.

WHERE: Illinois Art Station, The House on Garling (Tom & Addison Kirk), ISU Glass House (John Miller)

WHEN: Event: Saturday, November 9 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Bus tour begins at 1:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm), Reception at 3:00pm; Exhibition: October 12 – November 23, 2024

WHY: Illinois Art Station regularly partners with local, regional, & relevant artists to inspire young artists, families, & community members from all neighborhoods & backgrounds. IAS provided transformative artmaking experiences to 9,500 young artists in 2023 and is ahead of that pace in 2024. Help IAS foster early arts exposure, exploration, & education.

Big Art, Little Artists is presented by: Linda Garbe & The Shirk Family Foundation, with additional support from Kenneth & Laura Berk in honor of Drs. Jeanne & Charles Morris, Blooming Tree Wealth Management, Bloomington-Normal Achievement Foundation, Shari Buckellew, Fox & Hounds, Ltd., John & Marilyn Freese, Johnston Financial Services, Darlene & Marc Miller, Dr. Kirk Noraian, Drs. Chang Su-Russell & Luke Russell, Specs Around Town, & WGLT