We’re grateful to the Galesburg businesses and organizations who have opened their doors. It’s a key reason why Galesburg XCHANGE provides more opportunities than at any other One State conference for our host community’s residents to meet and mingle with visitors and attendees.
Events open to the public during Galesburg XCHANGE include:
Galesburg XCHANGE Comedy Keynote
With Brian Babylon, Susie An, LowDown Brass Band, and Special Guests
Monday, October 22 from 11am–12:45pm
The Orpheum Theatre
57 South Kellogg Street
Admission FREE with Registration
General Admission $15 — click here to purchase tickets
Open Doors and Artist Talk
With Carla Markwart and Christopher Reno
Sunday, October 21 from 5–7pm
Galesburg Civic Art Center
114 East Main Street
Admission FREE
Open Doors at Central Congregational Church
Historic Preservation and the Art of Stained Glass
Sunday, October 21 from 5–7pm
Central Congregational Church
60 Public Square
Admission FREE
Galesburg Portrait Project
An installation of 406 portraits by artist John Bakker
Funded by Blick Art Materials, Galesburg Public Art Commission,
Galesburg Downtown Council, and Dave’s Auto Body
Sunday, October 21 from 5–6pm
Monday, October 22 from 12:45–2pm
Galesburg City Hall
55 West Tompkins Street
Admission FREE
Preconference Reception and Galesburg XCHANGE Kickoff
Sunday, October 21 from 6:30–8:30pm
Iron Spike Brewing Company
150 East Simmons Street
Admission FREE, Cash Bar and Kitchen
Knox College Faculty Art Exhibition
With Knox-Galesburg Symphony Musicians
Works by Andrea Ferrigno, Tony Gant, Mike Godsil,
Mark Holmes, Lynette Lombard, and Tim Stedman
Monday, October 22 from 7–9pm
The Box
306 East Simmons Street
Admission FREE
LowDown Brass Band
Monday, October 22 from 7–9pm
Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar
57 South Cherry Street
Admission FREE
Sugar High Theatricals
Improv for Everybody Workshop
Monday, October 22 from 7:30–8:30pm
Central Congregational Church
60 Public Square
Admission FREE
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Inside-Out Studio Sparta
Musicians’ Showcase
With The Gordons, Ivas John, and Micah Walk
Prairie Players Civic Theatre
160 South Seminary Street
Monday, October 22 from 7–9pm
Admission FREE
National Water Dance Project 2018
Site-Specific Performance Excerpts
Tuesday, October 23 from 8:30–9am
Various Locations, Knox College
Admission FREE
Open Doors at Whitcomb Art Center
Tuesday, October 23 from 1–2:30pm with Lynette Lombard
Tuesday, October 23 from 4–7pm with Mike Godsil
Dick and Joan Whitcomb Art Center, Knox College
South Prairie Street at East South Street
Admission FREE
Keith Achepohl: A Memorial Exhibition
Prints in the Knox College Art Collection
Tuesday, October 23 from 8am–4pm
Borzello Art Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College
Depot Street at Blodgett Field
Admission FREE
Keith Achepohl: Gallery Talk with Gregory Gilbert
Associate Professor, Art and Director, Art History Program
Tuesday, October 23 from 1:30–2pm
Borzello Art Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College
Depot Street at Blodgett Field
Admission FREE
Planning a performance, exhibition, or other arts or cultural event during the dates of October 21–23 in Galesburg, Illinois? Contact the One State Planning Committee via email at onestate@artsalliance.org to add your program to our list of public events.
Galesburg XCHANGE public events are subject to change. Additional public events and information to be announced.