Art on the Offense

Preston Jackson Gallery

Date

Mar 03 2026

Feb 27 2026 – Apr 18 2026

Over 50 artists from Central Illinois and beyond answered the call to make art resisting those who erode democratic foundations by creating art as a weapon against totalitarianism, unfairness, censorship, and to preserve our liberties for which so many have fought and died. Art can take on many forms: a soothing balm of hope, a subtle persuasion to those on the fence or a lightning bolt illuminating falsehood.

Combined Art Reception, on Mar 21st at 6:30-8:30pm, will feature poets and musicians sharing in an open mic environment.

Image: Banksy, a mural on Queens Court Building, London