AU Today - Arts

What does home mean to you? Aurora University poses that question in a new museum exhibition that explores the concept of home. The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University’s “No Place Like Home” features artwork by 38 artists, including Theaster Gates,...

What makes an instrument more than just the sum of its parts? Richard Larsen, an instructor of classical guitar, is continuously exploring that question. Larsen has hand-built more than 40 classical guitars since 2018, each taking about 150 hours to create. “I put on some music in the...

“At AU, I discovered I want to become a teacher. I also further pursued my passion for music while I continued to be involved in Spartan Athletics. Over winter break, I wrote my first composition for guitar and performed it during a student recital in the spring. I don’t feel...

If you are wild about mid-century modern art and keen on protecting the environment, the “Curious by Nature” exhibit featuring works by artists and conservationists Charley and Edie Harper at the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University is made for you. The exhibit opens...

Are you interested in lowering your stress levels? What about improving your mood? The answer could be as simple as doing a bit of meditative coloring. Studies show that participating in artistic endeavors can have a positive impact on your health. The benefits from a wide range of creative...