Knit & Sit! | Krannert Art Museum
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820 | Champaign, IL
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Do you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Krannert Art Museum invites you to Knit & Sit! Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the "Art Since 1948" exhibition at 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!
Holiday Hours:
• Nov 27–29 · Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
• Dec 2–23 · Open!
• Dec 24–Jan 1 · Closed for Winter Holiday
• Jan 2 · First day open after the holiday
• Dec 4 & Jan 22 · Open Thursdays until 8 pm while class is in session. Dec 4 is the last late night of Fall semester. Jan 22 is the first night for Spring semester.
*Parking nearby is free 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 [email protected] 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
JANUARY
• Jan 10, Rest Lab: Pause + Play, 11 am–12 pm
• Jan 17, Artventures for Kids!, 1–3 pm
• Jan 24, Knit & Sit, 1–3 pm
• Jan 28, Members’ Preview & Reception, 5–7 pm · RSVP required.
• Jan 29, Opening Night at the Museum! 5–7 pm · Enjoy live music and celebrate with 11 artists featured in "Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie | School of Art & Design Faculty" exhibition.
• Jan 31, Latina Voces Reception, 1–3 pm · Artwork by Urbana High School students
FEBRUARY
• Feb 5, Visiting Art Scholar Talk: dr. gloria j. wilson, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
• Feb 5, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Feb 19, Night OUT at the Museum, 5:30–7:30 pm
• Feb 21, In the Studio: Printmaking Workshop, 1–3 pm
• Feb 21, Reception for Imagination, Faith, and Desire, 4–6 pm
• Feb 26, Visiting Artist Talk: Oscar Joyo, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
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 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 & ArtSpeak Teen Art Showcase, 5–7:30 pm
• Apr 10–11, Boneyard Arts Festival & 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
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! Museum Benefit, 5:30–8:30 pm · RSVP required.
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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.
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