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The Western Illinois University Department of Art & Design is excited to host the “First Wednesday” event from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery.
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WIU Department of Art & Design to host November “First Wednesday” Event

November 3, 2025

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Department of Art & Design is excited to host the "First Wednesday" event from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery.

This monthly program is open free to the public and all are welcome. WIU Art & Design faculty and students will collaborate to provide creative, hands-on projects across a wide range of media.

Activities for Nov. 5 include:

Garwood Hall
- Ink Drawing with Turkey Feather Quill Pens - Professor Tim Waldrop, Garwood 3
- A Feast for the Eyes: An Art Historical Scavenger Hunt with Prizes - Professor Sherry Lindquist, Garwood 10
- Silkscreened Holiday Cards - Professor Susan Czechowski, Garwood 11
- Mini Tie Pillows - Professor Ta-Teh Ku, Garwood 24
- Autumn themed watercolor paintings - Professor Damon McArthur, Garwood 25

Heating Plant Annex
- Embossed Metal Ornaments - Professor Kat Myers, HPA 107
- Wheel Mandalas - Professor Ian Shelly, HPA 111

The University Art Gallery will also be open during the event with the exhibition:
Jason Franz - Figure Ensō: Twenty-Two Years of Life Drawings

The Garwood Hall elevator is currently out of order so attendees will be required to climb stairs to participate in the activities.

For more information, contact Professor Tim Waldrop, at td-waldrop@wiu.edu or the WIU Art & Design Office at 309-298-1549.

Generous support provided by The Performing Arts Society.

Posted By: Keyana Cruse (k-cruse@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing