Join us in welcoming our inaugural Artist-in-Residence, John E. Bannon, to the Allerton community during a special evening at the Park! John is currently living on-site to fully engage with and seek inspiration from the art, history, and nature of Allerton. Some of his past work will be onsite, and John will be available to discuss what he hopes to accomplish during his residency, including plans for his exhibition, Further Explorations in Perception. Enjoy the sounds from live band, Arrange … [Read more...] about Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Reception
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Fall 2021 Artist-In-Residence Application Open Now!
Inviting artists to live and create at Allerton Park and Retreat Center will recreate the intimate experience Robert Allerton provided his guests. We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 residency! Residencies of two to six weeks will allow uninterrupted time for artists to explore their ideas, immerse themselves in the serene surroundings of the Park, and engage with our central Illinois communities. Sculptors, photographers, painters, printmakers, … [Read more...] about Fall 2021 Artist-In-Residence Application Open Now!
Artist-in-Residence Program
Inviting artists to live and create at Allerton Park and Retreat Center will recreate the intimate experience Robert Allerton provided his guests. Residencies of two to six weeks will allow uninterrupted time for artists to explore their ideas, immerse themselves in the serene surroundings of the Park, and engage with our central Illinois communities. Sculptors, photographers, painters, printmakers, installation artists, videographers, sound artists, writers and poets, performing artists, … [Read more...] about Artist-in-Residence Program
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Naturalist-in-Residence applicants sought
MONTICELLO — Allerton Park & Retreat Center near Monticello has hosted poets, artists, musicians and playwrights during its In-Residence program that began in 2020. Now it’s time for a naturalist, which makes sense considering original estate developer Robert Allerton’s affinity for combining art and nature at what is now a unique 1,500-acre park owned by the University of Illinois. “Not only did Robert love and appreciate art in all its forms, but he also valued and appreciated the … [Read more...] about Naturalist-in-Residence applicants sought
Live! with Artist Barber
Join artist Barber LIVE on Facebook Tuesday, May 3 at 11am CST! Barber (#BarberPaintsPeople), one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, will be taking a break from painting to chat about his work and answer questions from you! No registration required. Visit Allerton’s Facebook Page at 11am on May 3. … [Read more...] about Live! with Artist Barber
LIVE! with Artist Simiya Sudduth
Join artist Simiya Sudduth LIVE on Facebook Tuesday, March 22 from 10-10:30! Simiya, one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, will be taking a break from painting her mural in the Greenhouse Café to chat about her work and answer questions from you! No registration required. Visit Allerton's Facebook Page at 10am on March 22. Visit during Simiya's Open Studio times to see her work-in-progress, or join for her in-person Artist Talk on March 20 (registration required). … [Read more...] about LIVE! with Artist Simiya Sudduth
Artist Talk with Simiya Sudduth
Join us as we welcome Simiya Sudduth, one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, to the Allerton community! Simiya will share work, processes and the conceptual underpinnings of their practice as a multidisciplinary artist and art educator during an artist talk with time for Q/A + discussion on Sunday, March 20th from 7-8pm. Grab a seat on the Library Terrace (enter through the Mansion) and enjoy a cash bar (6:30pm) before the program begins at 7:00pm CST. Before or after the talk, … [Read more...] about Artist Talk with Simiya Sudduth