Combined Reception

Free admission / donation requested; complimentary snacks & drinks

Music by Boss Duo: John Miller & Mike Nellas. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries and the 3rd floor classroom.

Preston Jackson – Preston Jackson Gallery

Preston Jackson will exhibit paintings and over 15 new, small bronze sculptures that have not been shown elsewhere. The exhibit will culminate at our annual Juneteenth Celebration at which Preston will speak about his work.

Frank Gallo: Celebrating the Female Form – Gallery 3R

Gallery 3R will feature the work of Frank Gallo (1933-2019). He taught sculpture at U of I where Preston Jackson studied under him for 3 years. Gallo celebrated the female form in epoxy resin and cast paper reliefs.