Public Events

Above, from left: Keith Achepohl, “Egypt: Day and Night” series, 1978. Gregory Gilbert, Associate Professor, Art; Director, Art History Program, Knox College. The Orpheum Theatre. Photo courtesy of Lucas Wood for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. Above: Lynette Lombard, “Sucker Punch.” Below: Tony Gant, “Encircled in Blue.” Musicians Gary Gordon, left, and Ivas John. Middle, from left: Mike Godsil, “Cliff Abstraction: Greenland.” Reporter and comedian Susie An, WBEZ. Comedian Brian Babylon, NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” Carla Markwart, “Yellow Downtown.” Tuesday Çetin, Executive Director, Galesburg Civic Art Center. Painting by Tim Stedman. Bottom, from left: John Bakker, “The Galesburg Portrait Project.” Andrea Ferrigno, “The Last Dance.” Central Congregational Church. Photo by Kent Kriegshauser. LowDown Brass Band. Whitcomb Art Center at Knox College. Photo © Lara Swimmer Photography / swimmerphoto.com.

Above, from left: Keith Achepohl, “Egypt: Day and Night” series, 1978. Gregory Gilbert, Associate Professor, Art; Director, Art History Program, Knox College. The Orpheum Theatre. Photo courtesy of Lucas Wood for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. Above: Lynette Lombard, “Sucker Punch.” Below: Tony Gant, “Encircled in Blue.” Musicians Gary Gordon, left, and Ivas John. Middle, from left: Mike Godsil, “Cliff Abstraction: Greenland.” Reporter and comedian Susie An, WBEZ. Comedian Brian Babylon, NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” Carla Markwart, “Yellow Downtown.” Tuesday Çetin, Executive Director, Galesburg Civic Art Center. Painting by Tim Stedman. Bottom, from left: John Bakker, “The Galesburg Portrait Project.” Andrea Ferrigno, “The Last Dance.” Central Congregational Church. Photo by Kent Kriegshauser. LowDown Brass Band. Whitcomb Art Center at Knox College. Photo © Lara Swimmer Photography / swimmerphoto.com.

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.