By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
| September 2, 2025
To many, art is simply something beautiful to look at, but it can be so much more: A silent language, a record of history and a powerful tool for protest and change within society.
The NIU Art Museum is hosting an exhibit that proves this, featuring...
By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer
| September 5, 2024
The NIU Art Museum is hosting a “Fall 2024 Portrait Exhibition Suite." It consists of three separate exhibits, “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Space,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait...
DeKALB – This week the NIU Art Museum will reveal exhibits meant to be love letters to the passions of collecting art.
Two new exhibits are set to open March 30 at the NIU Art Museum at Altgeld Hall. Before the exhibits open, a public reception will...
DeKALB – The NIU Art Museum will host a “Stories From My Childhood” exhibit Nov. 29 through Dec. 17 and Jan. 10, 2023 through Feb. 17, 2023.
“Stories From My Childhood” is made up of pieces made by artists asked to depict transformative...
By Laqes Davis, Lifestyle Writer
| September 20, 2022
Leonard S. Marcus, an author and respected historian of children's books, gave an informative presentation on “Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books.” Over 52 participants attended the Virtual Illustrated lecture on Sept. 14 that took place on...
Faculty art of various styles covered the walls of the Art Museum during a public reception of the NIU School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition held Thursday.The reception allowed students to view professors’ work and attendees to bid on...
DeKALB — Composed of several events, a month-long exhibit at the NIU Art Museum will feature lectures and presentations from art and design faculty and staff. At their individual events, the featured faculty and staff will showcase their artwork and...
MondayNIU Archery Club: NIU’s Archery Club will be holding its first meeting 4 to 6 p.m. in Anderson Hall, Room 100. Individuals of any skill level are invited to attend. The first two visits are free, and a membership fee is required after. They can...
The Between the Wars: Contrasts, Parallels, Shifts and Patterns exhibit will hold an educational program from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall, Room 315.The exhibit explores stylistic motivations, technical innovations and social transitions during...
On Wednesday evening, there was a reception held at the president’s office in Altgeld Hall to showcase the artwork of undergraduate students. An opportunity like this can be a boost to a student’s burgeoning art career and a way to build confidence...
The NIU Art Museum’s Vice + Virtue exhibit will host an “open mic“ poetry night 7:15 p.m. today at Altgeld Hall. Participants are welcome to read a favorite poem of theirs or a poem that they have written themselves. However, the poems must follow...
