Category Archives: Arts and Communication

10.03.24

Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery featuring works from permanent collection

Painting with tones of blue, green and brown.LLCC is featuring select works from the college’s permanent collection through Nov. 1. The exhibit can be viewed in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery, located in Menard Hall, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The exhibit showcases a selection of two-dimensional works. These pieces, which have circulated through LLCC’s campus hallways and offices over the years, are either familiar, newly refreshed or ready to begin a new display rotation once construction in their usual locations is completed. This exhibit offers a brief spotlight for a few of these pieces before they resume their tour across the campus.

Abstract painting of two people. Tones of deep red, blue and purple.The mission of LLCC’s permanent collection is to offer the college and its community a public display of art throughout campus, aimed at broadening visual knowledge, increasing aesthetic awareness and celebrating creativity; to provide students with the opportunity to view, study and appreciate original works of art, focusing on various aspects such as media, technique, aesthetics and style; and to create an aesthetically pleasing environment that enhances both learning and work.

Over the years, the LLCC’s permanent collection has expanded to include artwork created by students and faculty, pieces purchased by the college and generous donations. The collection also now includes a substantial number of pieces from the Trutter family’s donation of art and artifacts.

09.23.24

In the community

Laura Anderson, LLCC professor of art, will have her art featured in “Continuum” at UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Sept. 26-Oct. 17. A reception will be held at the gallery Sept. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. “Continuum” will feature a series of recent works that examine the structural frameworks of the microverse, exploring the interplay between natural and man-made structures. Anderson’s focus on cellular forms, fungi and mycelium serves as both subject and metaphor, revealing the interconnectedness of all living systems.

09.06.24

LLCC Music in the community

Today, five of our LLCC music students with a concentration in voice — Miriam Carter, Aleah Cross, Alana Hamilton, Rayel Tasker and Hunter Woods — will be presenting solo performances as part of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception’s “First Friday Concert Series.”  The concert starts at 7 p.m. The song selection will consist of some classical and musical theatre repertoire, ranging from Schubert and Debussy to selections from musicals such as “Anastasia” and “Catch Me if You Can.” The concert is free of charge.

09.05.24

In the community

Laura Anderson, professor of art, is part of the art exhibit “Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections,” Sept. 6-28 at the Springfield Art Association. The show is the third in a series of exhibits created rom and about the ruins of the Pillsbury Mill factory in Springfield. The work includes depictions and interpretations of the abandoned factory, and sculptures and collages created from objects and materials found on site.

09.04.24

LLCC Music in the community

On Friday, Sept. 6, five of our LLCC music students with a concentration in voice — Miriam Carter, Aleah Cross, Alana Hamilton, Rayel Tasker and Hunter Woods — will be presenting solo performances as part of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception’s “First Friday Concert Series.”  The concert starts at 7 p.m. The song selection will consist of some classical and musical theatre repertoire, ranging from Schubert and Debussy to selections from musicals such as “Anastasia” and “Catch Me if You Can.” The concert is free of charge.

07.08.24

Adam Watkins & Matt Shaver present “Twist the Assessment Loop”

Twist the Assessment presentation poster by Adam Watkins and Matt ShaverAdam Watkins, dean, arts and communication, and Matthew Shaver, professor, integrated media design, spent the first half of the summer presenting at two higher education assessment conferences. The two showcased work with the CourseTalk+ app that allows faculty to combine quantitative data with qualitative narratives to document and plan for curricular adjustments.
Their first presentation was to the Assessment in Higher Education Network. LLCC was the only community college in attendance and presenting.

The second presentation was an extension of the Assessment Institute hosted by IUPUI. The two will present again in the fall at the Assessment Institute where they will be one of only three community colleges.