April 1, 2026

April First Wednesday Department of Art+Design
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Garwood Hall, Heating Plant Annex, University Art Gallery
Description: The Department of Art & Design is excited to present its April 2026 First Wednesday event on Wednesday, April 1st from 7-9 p.m. in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex, and the University Art Gallery.

April activities include:

Garwood Hall

• "Frankenstein" Portrait Drawings - Professor Tim Waldrop, Garwood 3
• "The Artful Egg: An Art Historical Scavenger Hunt - with prizes! - Professor Sherry Lindquist, Garwood 10
• Flowers + Birds (bring your own clothing)- Professor Susan Czechowski, Garwood 11
• Easter Eggs Deco - Professor Ta-Teh Ku, Garwood 24
• Watercolor Painting + Organic Forms- Professor Damon McArthur, Garwood 25
Heating Plant Annex
• "Tree of Life" Decorations - Professor Kat Myers, HPA 107
• Seed Bombs - Professor Ian Shelly, HPA 111
The University Art Gallery will also be open during the event with two exhibitions:
Andrea Kastner – Walking Distance
Christine Knize – Orchidelirium

This event is free and open to the public, and all visitors are welcome!

*Please note that the Garwood Hall elevator is currently out of order so attendees will be required to climb stairs to participate in the Garwood Hall activities.

For more information, please contact the Art & Design Office: 309-298-1549 or Professor Tim Waldrop: td-waldrop@wiu.edu

Generous support provided by The Performing Arts Society.
Related Web Site: Department of Art+Design facebook
Contact Information:
 Susan Czechowski Moore
 Phone: 3093337455
 Email: sa-moore1@wiu.edu
Source: College of Fine Arts & Communication

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