Art @ the Y

Art @ the Y seeks to engage the entire community in issues of social justice, international understanding, environmental activism, faith and cultural understanding through quality arts programming. It's always free and open to the public.

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About this program

Art is Dialogue, Action, and Reflection

Some of the most profound insight, critique, and creative thinking around the issues which comprise the mission of the Y happen in and around the arts.

Art @ the Y is presented in our revolving exhibition space in Murphy Gallery on the first floor of the University YMCA.

Open M-TH 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-5PM

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We invite everyone to learn more about the work in person and to dialogue.

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Questions?

Contact Ann Rasmus, Associate Director of the University YMCA at ann@universityymca.org or at 217.337.1500.

Upcoming events

Real impact

Gallery Talks: Hear from the Artists

Exhibitions include Gallery Talks by the artist(s), which are generally held during an exhibition's opening week. Check out our events calendar for the latest show and information.

Art @ the Y presents: "Landscapes: Inherited, Revised, Restored"

Murphy Gallery Talk | May 2017

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Did you know?

All Art @ the Y events are free and open to the public.

Exhibitions are presented in our first-floor Murphy Gallery. Grab lunch at the Y Eatery and enjoy the art while you eat.

Open M-TH 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-5PM

Parking Nearby

The University Y parking lot is available for free weekdays after 5pm and on the weekends.

Additional parking at:

- Parking lot on 6th between Daniel & Chalmers - Free after 5pm

- Parking garage on 6th & John - Free after 5pm.

- Street parking on Wright, Chalmers, & 6th Streets for 75¢ per hour.

- Municipal lot on Green & 5th Streets for $1 per hour.

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Archived Programs

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