#YouBelongHere 🇲🇽✨ Celebrating Culture on May 5
May 5, known as Cinco de Mayo, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, it is also a celebration of Mexican heritage, resilience, and vibrant cultural traditions ❤️
Here in Urbana, we celebrate through arts and community 💃🌿
At Postmark Urbana on May 2, Ballet Folklórico brought color, tradition, and joy to our shared space ✨
Postmark Urbana is a monthly program by 40 North Arts and Culture Lab in collaboration with the Urbana Arts and Culture Program, Urbana Park District, the Urbana Free Library, and local partners.
Thank you to all who make Urbana a place where many cultures come together as one. 💛
@balletfolkloricodelostigres is the only Mexican dance group at the Urbana High School. This photo is taken with the @hotelroyer in the background.
#ManyCulturesOneCommunity
Come out and play... Honoring the wee ones who brought us into the magic of trans tomorrows and todays.
Can't wait to be together again for this powerful t4t installation made by 4 artists, stitched together with the thread of queer friendship.
May 9th
Open house 5-8p
6-7 listening session with the dreamy @blair_ebonyyy
High Cross Rd. Art Studios
1101 N. High Cross Rd.
If you can't make this event we take appointments for viewing. DM me and we can make it happen.
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We are so thrilled that two new @urbanaartsandculture Murals on Glass selected works have been installed on the east and south entrance windows of @lincolnsquaremall ! Congratulations to @john_odum_art , “Terraqueous” (folded paper on panel | south entrance) and @ruthlantz , “Ferranti” (acrylic, spray paint, and watercolor pencil on panel | east entrance)!
@cityofurbana@weloveurbana
🎨✨ The Boneyard Arts Festival is here! 🦴💜 #boneyard2026
Art is everywhere across Champaign Urbana this weekend and you are invited to explore it all 💛 From galleries and open studios to pop ups and performances, this community wide celebration showcases the creativity and talent that make our region so special.
📅 April 10–12, 2026
📍 Multiple locations across Champaign Urbana
Grab a map, visit local venues, and support artists, makers, and small businesses along the way 🌿
#BoneyardArtsFestival #CUArts #SupportLocal
If you need an extra Boneyard Quick Guide this weekend, you can pick one up outside the 40 North office in downtown Champaign (17 E. Taylor) and on the window of Cinema Gallery in downtown Urbana! Happy Boneyard!!!!
Join us on Saturday, April 11th at 6pm to explore the gallery in Horizon Climbing’s lobby with art by local artist, Gertie Bakalus! Gertie uses recycled fabrics to translate familiar environments into layered, tactile compositions. Following the reception, you are invited to rock climb at a discounted $10 per climber.
Contact Gertie at @gab.artco if you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces on display.
#horizonclimbing #champaignurbana #champaignil #localart champaignillinois
"Where can I pick up a copy of the Boneyard Arts Festival Quick Guide?" Look for a copy of the printed Boneyard Quick Guide at all participating venues, as well as at the 40 North office (17 East Taylor) in downtown Champaign, and on the window of Cinema Gallery in downtown Urbana during the festival!
As a part of Boneyard Arts Festival come out to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve!
Don't miss out- 3 opportunities to see some "striking" ⚡😉 art! 🤩Friday, Apr. 10 - Sunday Apr. 12 | 1 - 5 PM | Museum of the Grand Prairie - View selected photos from the 2026 Champaign County Forest Preserves Photo Contest
https://bit.ly/Photo_Display
😍On Friday, Apr. 10 | 5 - 7 PM | also at the Museum of the Grand Prairie View an amazing mural from a local artist and get the chance to meet the artist!
https://bit.ly/Mural_Meet
🖌️🎶Sunday, Apr. 12 | 1 - 4 PM | at Elks Lake Pavilion in Mahomet is a MUST GO event if you love live painting, dancing, music and artsy fun.
https://bit.ly/Forest_Flow
We can't wait to see you there!
🎨✨ Art Exhibition: RESONANCE
Join us at the Asian American Cultural Center for RESONANCE, an exhibition centering adoptee-led storytelling and authentic self-expression. 🤍💜
Through art, writing, and photography, this exhibit uplifts the depth and diversity of adoptee experiences. Adoption is not a single story…it’s a spectrum of lived experiences.
📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Asian American Cultural Center
🗓️ Exhibit Dates: April 10 – May 14
🤍💜 Did you know?
• About 5 million Americans are adoptees
• Many adoptees navigate complex identities across race, culture, and family history
Come see me at Texture Home for Boneyard Arts Festival ✨
Saturday, April 11 | 1–4 PM
Live terrarium-building presentation
+ possible kokedama demo if time allows
1721 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL
#BoneyardArtsFestival #TextureHome #ChampaignIL #TerrariumArt #luscious_leaves
