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The Scene was our Illinois arts & culture podcast through 2017. Rachel Otwell curated the podcast which provided full-length stories and follow-ups, links to other reports, and conversations with you.This podcast contained a range of stories from the world of arts & culture, from visual art to Springfield's DIY music scene, to profiles of interesting local characters. The podcast was about what makes artists tick, and the diverse culture that exists within our community.

'Pro-Text' Exhibit Puts Words Into Art

http://www.museum.state.il.us/

A large art show that originally opened in Chicago has made its way to the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. It incorporates text and language into art pieces comprised of various mediums. This is not your typical art exhibit. We spoke with the man who dreamed it up and put it together, Bob Sill:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The Pro-Text art exhibit will open in Springfield at the Illinois State Museum (502 S Spring St.) on Friday from 5:30 to 8. Info for the reception & exhibit is here. There are also supplemental Pro-Text exhibits at the Springfield Area Art Association and area colleges. More info is here.

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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