

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Knit & Sit! | Krannert Art Museum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Do you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Krannert Art Museum invites you to Knit &amp; Sit! Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the museum. All ages and experience levels are welcome!

First-time knitter? A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson. Everyone will get a chance to explore the art on view. 

Free and open to everyone!

Presented in conjunction with the "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile" exhibition (on view through Sep 5). kam.illinois.edu/memorias

*Parking nearby is free after 5 pm and on weekends* 
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We offer a variety of accessibility supports to help ensure visitors can fully participate in our programs and events. Please email us at kam-accessibility@illinois.edu if you have any questions, or to request accommodation for an upcoming visit or event.

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KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
SPRING 2026 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

MARCH
• Mar 5, Visiting Curator Talk: Michelle Joan Wilkinson | Telling Stories with Exhibitions, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
• Mar 5, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Mar 12, Improvisers Exchange: Sudden Sound Concert, 6 pm
• Mar 17–21, Spring Break at Krannert Art Museum – We’re open!
• Mar 28, Knit &amp; Sit!
• Mar 30–Apr 3, Weeklong Residency with the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile

APRIL
• Apr 2, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Apr 9, Teen Takeover &amp; ArtSpeak Teen Art Showcase, 5–7:30 pm
• Apr 10–11, Boneyard Arts Festival &amp; Mom’s Weekend visitors during open hours
• Apr 11, Improvisers Exchange: Sonic Location, 1–3 pm
• Apr 11, MFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
• Apr 16, Visiting Curator Talk: Luis Muro Ynoñan, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)

MAY
• May 7, FAA Finals Fest, 12–3:30 pm · For U of I students
• May 9, BFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
• May 30, Acquired Taste Celebration! Benefit Dinner, 5:30–8:30 pm · Ticket sales benefit the museum.
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For event updates:
kam.illinois.edu/events
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Krannert Art Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/knit-and-sit-|-krannert-art-museum/200029735309252
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, music, entertainment, spring-break
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029735309252?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=champaign-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **lat**: 40.10202
- **long**: -88.23135
- **full address**: 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Krannert Art Museum (https://allevents.in/org/krannert-art-museum/2936161)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Knit+%26+Sit%21+%7C+Krannert+Art+Museum&date=28+Mar

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Krannert Art Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, music, entertainment, spring-break
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Knit & Sit! | Krannert Art Museum ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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