College of Fine + Applied Arts

Witness in progress

Part of Japanese culture in its present form since the sixteenth century, the tea ceremony is graceful and contemplative. The cups, bowls, spoons, and pots are often chosen to reflect the aesthetics of the host, provide pleasing shapes to hold, or surprise guests with unexpected patterns when the tea is gone.

Ordinarily Krannert Center's glorious lobby is filled with people for the more than 300 performances held each year. This fall it will be home to classes for the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre, and the School of Music while public events are suspended.

Reimagining a space requires a thorough understanding of how it had been used historically, natural elements at the site and how they change through the seasons, and what its inhabitants need to thrive.

Photo by Natalie Fiol.

Department of Theatre, October 2018
Photo by Darrell Hoemann

Lyric Theatre @ Illinois, October 2018

Photo by Darrell Hoemann

Landscape architecture students gain practical experience by collaborating with community groups, residents, political leaders, and businesses on real-world projects.

Choreographed by Renata Sheppard and John Toenjes for February Dance: Dancing 50: Moving Forward/Looking Back, 2019

Photo by Natalie Fiol

MFA Exhibition 2020