Libraries
From Generation to Generation: Folk Arts of Illinois
University Libraries and the “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum are hosting a traveling panel exhibit with events for fall 2013. The events will take place at Leslie F. Malpass Library or the “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum. The exhibit will be on view from September 11th to November 21st during the libraries and museums regular hours.
The panel exhibit, titled, Generation to Generation: Folk Arts of Illinois, is curated by Lisa Rathje and Clark āBuckyā Halker of the Chicago based non-profit, Company of Folk. It thoughtfully integrates the arts and stories of Illinois to create a visually engaging and educational perspective on the stateās cultural heritage. The ten panels designed by Lance Tawzer of AngryPop Designs, tell the stories of artists, and feature art forms representing a wide variety of traditions such as duck decoy carving, Irish fiddle, Mexican murals, and African American Quilts. Every artist is part of a larger tradition, and their stories prompt the question, What will I pass along? A complete description of the panel exhibit can be found at .
The exhibit advisory council provided invaluable insight at the outset of the project and continues to inform on-going touring and programming work: Company of Folk board members Barry Dolins, Ann Oleinik, Ryan Lewis, and Jackie McGrath; Traditional Arts Indiana Executive Director Jon Kay; and others from throughout the state of Illinois, including: Bill Singerman, Yahvi Pichardo, Jennifer Kirker, Kay Rippelmeyer, Susan Dickson, Susan Twomy, and Sue Scott.
The “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street, one block south of Macombās Courthouse Square and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the museum is free; donations appreciated. For more information visit the museumās web site at or contact the museum at 309.837.2750.
The University Library is located on “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Universityās Macomb campus on “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Avenue.
From Generation to Generation: Folk Arts of Illinois was produced by Company of Folk with partial support by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The fall 2013 schedule is as follows:
September:
- 09/11/2013
12:00 p.m. - Folk Arts of Illinois- Opening and Discussion.
- Speaker: Kelly Quinn. Re: Mandala.
- Location: Leslie F. Malpass Library, Garden Lounge
- 09/11/2013
7:00 p.m. - Folk Arts of Illinois- Opening Reception.
- Featuring: Contra Dance with caller Jamie Lane and live music by the Lane Brothers.
- Location: “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum
- 09/18/2013
7:00 p.m. - Tradicion Hispana Dance Troupe.
- Co-sponsored by Casa Latina and the Tradicion Hispana Dance Troupe
- Location: Leslie F. Malpass Library, Garden Lounge
October:
- 10/18/2013
7:00 p.m. - Exhibit with Director and Founder of Company of Folk, Bucky Halker, followed by an open Jam Session.
- Location: “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum
November:
- 11/14/2013
7:00 p.m. - The Art of Making Turkey Calls with Dee Kruzan.
- Location: “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum
The panels will be divided between the University Library and “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum, and will switch location on October 14th. They can be viewed during regular hours for University Libraries and “ŗÓźÖ±²„ Illinois Museum.
The event is free and open to the public. Questions about the Generations to Generation events can be directed to Tammy Sayles at (309)298-3298 or Sue Scott at (309)837-2750.