Discover the art of beadwork in this hands-on, process-based class designed for adult learners of all experience levels. You’re invited to learn printmaking techniques in a supportive, creative environment inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and collection.
Led by experienced teaching artists, each session offers an opportunity to experiment with materials, develop your personal style, and connect with others through shared artmaking. Whether you're a beginner or returning to art after time away, this class is for you. Free and open to everyone. All materials are provided. (25 participants)
**Registration will open soon**
Vivianne Velazquez is an artist, yoga and movement teacher, and sound bath facilitator whose work centers on creativity, healing, and community connection. They are the visionary behind "Harmony Through Beads: A Vibrant Tapestry of Global Diversity," a transformative community art project supported by an Urbana Arts Grant that combines the ancient art of beadwork with practices of mindfulness. Through both their artistic and wellness practices, they create spaces for reflection, creativity, and collective belonging.
Krannert Art Museum offers a variety of accessibility supports to help ensure all visitors can fully participate. Contact us at
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Krannert Art Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Image: Detail of a beadwork by Vivianne Velazquez.
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KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
AUGUST
26 · KAM Fest 2025, 12–3:30 pm · For U of I students
28 · Grand Reopening Celebration! 4–7 pm · Ribbon-cutting, mini tours, new exhibitions on view, and a performance by Peruvian Quechua rapper Liberato Kani · For everyone!
28 · Opening Day | New Exhibitions:
• Ronny Quevedo: a l l s t a r s
• Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600
• Reinstallation of the Historical Europoean and American Collection
29 · Liberato Kani in Concert Gallery Art Bar, Urbana, 6–8:30 pm
29 · Conversation & Reception with Liberato Kani | Encanto Restaurant, Urbana, 9 pm
SEPTEMBER
5 · Live Broadcast | Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams, 12 pm · via Zoom
6 · Artventures for Kids! 1–3 pm
11 · Artist Visit | Ronny Quevedo in Conversation with Amy L. Powell and Allyson Purpura, 5:30 pm
20 · Art Workshop for Adults, 1–3 pm
25 · Opening Day | Imagination, Faith, and Desire: Art and Agency in European Prints, 1495–1800
OCTOBER
2 · SPEAK Café, 6 pm
3 · MFA Dance Thesis Performance: Juli Brandano, 6 pm
4 · Kids at KAM: Artmaking and More! 10:30 am–12:30 pm
11 · Opening Day | Rest Lab 8: Greenspace
17 · Symposium | Envisioning Gender and Sexuality in Premodern European Prints, 10 am–4 pm
18 · Improvisers Exchange: Sonic Location, 1–3 pm
23 · Visiting Artist Talk: Althea Murphy-Price, 5:30 pm
30 · Visiting Artist Talk: Bernard Williams, 5:30 pm
NOVEMBER
6 · Visiting Artist Talk: vanessa german, 5:30 pm
6 · SPEAK Café, 6 pm
22 · Artventures for Kids! 1–3 pm
DECEMBER
Dec 2–6 · Last Week on View | "Ronny Quevedo: a l l s t a r s"
4 · Day With(out) Art: Film Screening and Discussion for World AIDS Day, 5:30 pm
11 · FAA Finals Fest, 1–3 pm · For U of I students
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