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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Grace O’Brien, a Graphics Design major, eats with friends at the 2017 Tarble After Hours Harry Potter pARTy at the Tarble Arts Center. “I’m glad about how creatively it came out,” O’Brien said. “There are wide variety of activities, and it looks like who ever showed up is having a great time.”

Tarble After Hours with video games, art Friday

Luke Taylor, News Editor November 11, 2021

Art projects, video games and education are all being combined into one event Friday evening from 5:30-8 p.m.: Tarble After Hours. Tarble After Hours happens every semester, but the activities included...

COLUMN: Why you should watch Loving Vincent

COLUMN: Why you should watch ‘Loving Vincent’

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist November 1, 2021

Not many people have heard of the movie “Loving Vincent.” I didn’t hear about it until a month before it came out in 2017. My art teacher in high school showed my class the trailer, and I was instantly...

Diana Maggi, a freshman biological sciences major, creates a domestic life art project in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Recognizing International Artist Day

Ethan Schobernd, Campus Reporter October 25, 2021

In recognition of International Artist Day, students and professors from Eastern’s art department shared their perspectives on the importance of art and why they enjoy it so much.  International...

COLUMN: The importance of trigger warnings in art

COLUMN: The importance of trigger warnings in art

Killeen Reidy, Columnist October 11, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 8, a large group of my friends and I attended a showing of "A Bright New Boise," a play put on by Eastern’s Theatre Department. Buzzing with pride and anticipation to see our friends...

The legendary Burl Ives, perhaps Easterns most famous alumnus, tells a crowd at the Art Studio, which bares his name, that hes happy returning to his Central Illinois roots. Photo published in The Daily Eastern News April 30, 1990 issue.

The person behind Burl Ives Studio Hall

Ethan Schobernd, Campus Reporter October 4, 2021

Since 1990, Eastern’s arts department has had Burl Ives Studio Hall as a place for students who are planning on completing their Master of Arts.   With its 18 individual studio spaces and critique...

CORDIS Condition Blue held at Doudna Tuesday

CORDIS’ ‘Condition Blue’ held at Doudna Tuesday

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 4, 2021

On Tuesday, the Dvorak Concert Hall will host CORDIS as they perform their show, “Condition Blue.” The Boston-based five-piece chamber ensemble, directed by Richard Grimes, is taking the stage for...

Tarbles grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

Tarble’s grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor September 23, 2021

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarble Arts Center had to close its doors, finding different ways to continue sharing art and hosting events for the Eastern community to enjoy. Now, after...

DEN at Home: Letter from Jose Kyle Ignalaga

DEN at Home: Letter from Jose “Kyle” Ignalaga

Jose Ignalaga April 21, 2020

My name is Jose Leo Carmona Ignalaga, but my friends call me Kyle. Currently, I am a second semester junior, and I am a computer information technology major as well as a digital media minor. Prior...

Students play video games, draw at Tarble After Hours party

Kyara Morales, Staff Reporter March 6, 2020

Students explored art exhibitions, grabbed snacks, listened to music and played board games Thursday evening during the Tarble Arts Center’s After Hours party. A Wii was provided, allowing the attendees...

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Nicolas Guagnini, a contemporary artist, writer and filmmaker, discusses the ideas that inspired his art pieces at his exhibit, “Twilight of the Idols,” at the Tarble Arts Center on Thursday night, which will be the closing exhibit from Tarble’s “Art Speaks!” series. Guagnini said his main inspiration behind his clay sculptures was to make them without the distraction of technology, and they consist of ears, noses, hands or penises.

Artist talks provocative, phallic artwork

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter December 6, 2019

The Tarble Arts Center hosted a guest artist Thursday who is known for his controversial and explicit works. Mike Schuetz, the interim director and chief curator of Tarble, said the program, called “Art...

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