Brooklyn-based poet Jackie Braje has been announced as the Allerton Artist-In-Residence for this fall. Braje will arrive on Sept. 26 and spend three weeks composing her first manuscript, in addition to writing poetry and experiencing all that Allerton has to offer. She is the COO of the Poetry Society of New York and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Milk Press, the publishing arm of the PSNY. The artist plans to hold an outreach event at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at Allerton, … [Read more...] about Poet to serve as Fall 2022 Artist-In-Residence
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A Q&A with Barber, a spring artist-in-residence
Barber (#BarberPaintsPpl) is one of Allerton’s recent spring artists in residence. A native of Detroit, he is spending time at the park during a Midwest Tour, gaining inspiration to craft abstract paintings. The Midwest-based artist uses a unique method of codifying the human form into geometric shapes and lines — think stick-like figures — to help avoid stereotypical perceptions of the body, with the goal of allowing the viewer to determine the figures’ social and cultural identities for … [Read more...] about A Q&A with Barber, a spring artist-in-residence
Fall Artist-In-Residence applications being taken
MONTICELLO — As the spring Artist-in-Residence program continues at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, applications are being taken through April for the fall season. Artists who would like to spend between two and six weeks to explore their ideas and create amongst the beauty of Allerton are encouraged to apply at https://allerton.illinois.edu/fall-artist-in-residence-program/. Allerton Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Programming Mindy Brand said plans are to limit the … [Read more...] about Fall Artist-In-Residence applications being taken
A Q &A with Allerton’s Artist-in-Residence, José Gobbo
MONTICELLO — Brazilian native, University of Illinois graduate and jazz guitarist José Gobbo is the current artist-in-residence at Allerton Park and Retreat Center, spending three weeks there practicing, performing and composing. As a matter of fact, it is leading to a park-themed musical suite that is already being recorded. More on that later. Those wanting to hear Gobbo perform have two chances over the next week: A Facebook online session from the Allerton Mansion at 10 a.m. Thursday, … [Read more...] about A Q &A with Allerton’s Artist-in-Residence, José Gobbo
Artist In-Residence Highlight: Jose Gobbo
José Gobbo, our second Spring 2022 Artist In-Residence, is currently living onsite at Allerton. Gobbo, a Brazilian jazz guitarist and University of Illinois Springfield faculty, moved to Iowa City in 2011 to pursue his master's degree in Jazz Performance before relocating to Champaign-Urbana in 2014, where he performed locally while pursuing his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois (completed in 2020). Gobbo plans to spend his time at the Park exploring intersections between … [Read more...] about Artist In-Residence Highlight: Jose Gobbo
Artist In-Residence Highlight: Simiya Sudduth
We are excited to welcome multidisciplinary artist and art educator Simiya Sudduth to Allerton's 2022 Spring In-Residence! Simiya will live on the Allerton estate for three weeks this March, using the Park’s art, nature, and history to inspire her onsite creation. Simiya is currently living and practicing in St. Louis, MO. She maintains a "fluid creative practice" that explores the intersections of wellness, ecology, social justice and spirituality, and ranges from digital illustration, … [Read more...] about Artist In-Residence Highlight: Simiya Sudduth
Allerton’s Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence announced
We are thrilled to announce the selection of five artists selected for their Spring 2022 In-Residence, Rooting a Deeper Connection (RDC): Nicole Anderson-Cobb, Barber, Latrelle Bright, Jose Gobbo, and Simiya Sudduth. Each artist will spend three weeks living at the Allerton estate, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, between March and May. Allerton’s In-Residence program, which began in 2020, offers artists and naturalists the opportunity to immerse themselves in their work and find … [Read more...] about Allerton’s Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence announced
Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence
We are thrilled to announce the selection of five artists for our Spring 2022 In-Residence, Rooting a Deeper Connection (RDC): Nicole Anderson-Cobb, Barber, Latrelle Bright, Jose Gobbo, and Simiya Sudduth. Allerton’s In-Residence program, which began in November 2020 with support from Joan and Peter Hood, offers artists and naturalists the opportunity to immerse themselves in their work and find inspiration from the Park. In partnership with the University of Illinois Office of the Vice … [Read more...] about Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence
